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BMW Motorrad

Rider’s Manual

R 1200 GS

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Welcome to BMWWe congratulate you on your

choice of a motorcycle from

BMW and welcome you to the

community of BMW riders.

Familiarise yourself with your

new motorcycle, so that you

can ride it safely and confidently

in all traffic situations.

To make sure of this, please

read this Rider’s Manual care-

fully before starting to use your

new motorcycle. It contains

important information on how to

operate the controls and how to

make the best possible use

of all your BMW’s technical

features.

In addition, it contains informa-

tion on maintenance and

upkeep to help you maintain

your motorcycle’s reliability and

safety, as well as its value. It

also offers useful hints and

information on the correct

equipment for machine and

rider, again geared toward max-

imising reliability and safety.

If you have any questions con-

cerning your motorcycle, your

authorised BMW motorcycle

dealer will gladly provide advice

and assistance.

We hope you enjoy reading this

Rider’s Manual and wish you

many a pleasant, safe journey

on your BMW motorcycle.

Best wishes,

BMW Motorrad

Welcome to BMW

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General information

About this Rider’s ManualWe have tried to make all the

information in this Rider’s

Manual easy to find.

The quickest access to a par-

ticular topic or item is by con-

sulting the detailed alphabetical

index at the end. The first chap-

ter of this Rider’s Manual will

provide you with an initial over-

view of your motorcycle.

When the time comes to sell

your BMW, please remember to

hand over this Rider’s Manual; it

is, by law, an important part of

the vehicle.

Symbols and abbreviations

d� Warning:

This symbol indicates pre-

cautions and measures which

are essential in protecting the

rider and other persons from

severe or fatal injury.

e� Attention:

Instructions and precautions

specifically intended to prevent

damage to the motorcycle. Dis-

regarding them may render the

warranty invalid.

L� Note:

Special information on operat-

ing and inspecting your motor-

cycle as well as maintenance

and adjustment procedures.

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X Tightening torque:

This symbol introduces values

for the various tightening

torques

• This symbol introduces a pas-

sage containing instructions

on how to perform a particular

operation

– This symbol draws your atten-

tion to the outcome of the

instructions on how to per-

form a particular operation

( ) Figure in brackets b page

number with explanations

OE Optional extra

Your motorcycle was

assembled complete with

all the optional extras you

ordered

OA Optional accessory

You can obtain optional

accessories through your

authorised BMW motorcy-

cle dealer or trade outlet;

optional accessories have

to be retrofitted to the

motorcycle

EWS Electronic immobiliser

DWA Anti-theft alarm

General information

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General information

Custom equipmentWhen you ordered your BMW

motorcycle, you chose various

items of custom equipment.

This Rider’s Manual describes

all the optional extras (OE) and

selected optional accessories

(OA) that BMW offers for this

model series.

This explains why the manual

may also contain descriptions

of equipment which you have

not ordered.

If your BMW was supplied with

equipment not described in this

Rider’s Manual (such as a radio

or anti-theft alarm, for example),

you will find these features

described in separate manuals.

Technical specificationsAll dimensions, weights and

power ratings stated in the

Rider’s Manual are quoted to

the standards and comply with

the tolerance requirements of

the Deutsche Institut für

Normung e. V. (DIN).

Configurations for individual

countries may differ.

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CurrencyThe high safety and quality

standards of BMW motorcycles

are maintained by unceasing

development work on designs,

equipment and accessories.

Because of this, your motorcy-

cle may differ from the informa-

tion supplied in the Rider’s

Manual. Nor can errors and

omissions be entirely ruled out.

We hope you will appreciate

that no legal claims can be

entertained on the basis of the

data, illustrations or descrip-

tions in this manual.

For your own safety

d Warning:

Use only parts and accesso-

ries approved by BMW for

your motorcycle.

Parts and products approved

for your motorcycle by BMW

have been checked for safety,

function and suitability.

BMW accepts product liability

for these products. Conversely,

BMW is unable to accept any

liability whatsoever for parts

and accessories which it has

not approved.

Safety information

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Safety information

BMW cannot assess every

product of outside origin in

order to decide whether it can

be used on or with a BMW vehi-

cle without constituting a safety

hazard.

Even approval by an official

inspection authority such as the

TÜV in Germany, or an official

permit (General Operating Per-

mit) cannot always provide this

guarantee.

Genuine BMW parts and

accessories and other products

which BMW has approved can

be obtained from your author-

ised BMW motorcycle dealer,

together with expert advice on

their installation and use.

The right clothingTo reach your destination safely

every time, there's only one

choice:

• Helmet

• Suit

• Gloves

• Boots

It's foolhardy to ride without the

right clothing. This applies even

to short journeys, and to every

season of the year.

Your authorised BMW motorcy-

cle dealer will be happy to pro-

vide advice and tell you about

the latest developments, and

help you select the right cloth-

ing for your purpose.

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ServiceFor safety reasons and to main-

tain the value of your motorcy-

cle, regular maintenance

intervals have been laid down.

Always keep to the specified

maintenance intervals. This is

the only way to ensure that war-

ranty claims are not invalidated.


cle dealer can provide informa-

tion on the currently specified

Service, Inspection and Annual

Inspection needed, or you can

fetch the information from the

Internet whenever you want by

visiting “www.bmw-motor-

rad.com/maintenance”.

Important:BMW refuses to accept liability

for damage or consequential

damage due to repairs or serv-

ice work carried out by other

than BMW-authorised work-

shops.

Consequently, we advise you to

have service and maintenance

work carried out by your author-

ised BMW motorcycle dealer's

specially trained, expert per-

sonnel, and confirmed by an

entry in the “Service” section of

this Rider's Manual.

Authorised BMW motorcycle

dealers are supplied with the

latest technical information and

have the necessary technical

know-how and specially trained

staff.

Please do not hesitate to con-

tact your authorised BMW

motorcycle dealer on all mat-

ters concerning your

motorcycle.

Authorised BMW motorcycle

dealers are fully informed about

all aspects of your motorcycle

and will gladly advise and assist

you.

Best wishes,

BMW Motorrad

Safety information

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Willkommen bei BMW 1

Allgemeine Informationen 2



Sicherheitsinformationen 5



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Gesamtansicht links 12

Gesamtansicht rechts 13

Lenkerarmatur links 14

Lenkerarmatur rechts 15

Cockpit 16

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Contents

Welcome to BMW ..................1

General information............ 2-4

Safety information .............. 5-7

Overview .............................11

General view, left side ..........12

General view, right side........13

Left handlebar fitting ............14

Right handlebar fitting ..........15

Cockpit ................................16

Status indicators ................17

Telltale and warning lights ....18

Multifunction display.............19

Function indicators...............20

Warning indicators ......... 21-23

ABS warning lights ......... 24-25

Operation ............................27

Ignition switch

and steering lock............ 28-29

Electronic immobiliser

(EWS) ............................. 30-31

Hazard warning

flashers .......................... 32-33

Tripmaster...................... 34-35

Kill switch.............................36

Heated handlebar grips........37

Clock ...................................38

Windscreen .........................39

Handlebar levers ............ 40-41

Lights ............................. 42-45

Seat ............................... 46-48

Mirrors .................................49

Spring preload ............... 50-51

Shock-absorber

adjustment ...........................52

Wheels.................................53

Loading.......................... 54-55

Shift lever.............................56

Riding .................................57

Safety instructions ......... 58-59

Checklist........................ 60-61

First time out .................. 62-63

Before you start ............. 64-66

Starting ................................67

Running in...................... 68-69

Gear shifts ..................... 70-71

Off-road riding................ 72-73

Parking .......................... 74-77

Refuelling....................... 78-79

Brake system -

general........................... 80-81

Brake system - with

BMW Integral ABS ......... 82-89

Accessories........................91

General instructions.............92

Power sockets, 12 V ...... 93-94

Luggage system .......... 95-101

Arrive safely......................103

Reliable operation ..............104

Service worldwide..............105

Training means

extra safety ........................106

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Maintenance .................... 107

Safety information.............. 108

Troubleshooting

chart........................... 109-110

Engine oil ................... 111-112

Brake system -

general ....................... 113-114

Brake system ............. 115-116

Clutch ............................... 117

Wheels ....................... 118-129

Brake pads................. 130-131

Notes on

changing bulbs.................. 132

Bulbs.......................... 133-139

Air filter ....................... 140-142

Jump starting ............. 143-145

Battery maintenance

instructions................. 146-148

Installing battery ......... 149-150

Care.................................. 151

Cleaning/care............. 152-155

Laying up .......................... 156

Restoring to use................ 157

Technical Data ................. 159

Engine ............................... 160

Power train ........................ 161

Frame and

suspension................. 162-166

Fuel and lubricants ..... 167-168

Electrical system ............... 169

Dimensions and weights.... 170

Performance data.............. 171

Tightening torques ............ 172

Service ..............................173

Maintenance work..............173

Confirmation of

maintenance work...... 174-180

Confirmation of

service ....................... 181-182

Concluding thoughts..........183

Index ......................... 185-192

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General view, right side

Left handlebar fitting

Right handlebar fitting

Cockpit

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1 Spring-strut adjuster, front

(b 50)

2 Power socket 12 VOA (b 93)

3 Windscreen (b 39)

4 Headlight adjuster (b 45)

5 Reservoir for clutch

hydraulic fluid (b 117)

6 Helmet holder

7 Engine oil filler neck

(b 111-112)

8 Seat adjuster (b 47)

9 Luggage rack (b 101)

10 Seat lock (b 46-48)

11 On-board socket, 12 V, for

connecting electrical

accessories (b 93)

12 Rear suspension strut,

shock-absorber adjuster

(b 51-52)

13 Primary spark plug

14 Secondary spark plug

15 Engine oil level sight glass

(b 112)

16 Type plate

General view, left side

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17 Compartment for toolkit

18 Fuel filler cap

(b 78-79)

19 Brake-fluid reservoir for

front brake (b 115)

20 Vehicle identification

number

21 Air filter (b 140-142)

22 Helmet holder

23 Secondary spark plug

24 Primary spark plug

25 Spring-strut adjuster, rear

(b 51)

26 Brake-fluid reservoir for rear

brake (b 116)

General view, right side

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d Warning:

To prevent air from entering

the hydraulic circuit:

• Do not turn the fitting on the

handlebar.

• Do not turn the handlebars

in the clamping blocks.

1 Button for Tripmaster (b 34)

2 Hazard warning flasher

switch (b 32)

3 ABS buttonOE (b 88)

4 Horn switch

5 Left flashing turn indicator

switch

6 High-beam/low-beam

switch (b 42-45)

Left handlebar fitting

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Right handlebar fitting

d Warning:

To prevent air from entering

the brake circuit:

• Do not turn the fitting on the

handlebar.

• Do not turn the handlebars

in the clamping blocks.

7 Emergency off (kill) switch

for ignition (b 65)

8 Starter button (b 67)

9 Switch for heated handlebar

gripsOE (b 37)

10 Turn indicator cancel switch

11 Right flashing turn indicator

switch

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L Note:

The cockpit lights have auto-

matic brightness control for

daytime/night-time riding. The

sensor that controls the bright-

ness of the cockpit lights is be-

side the telltale light for the anti-

theft alarmOE.

1 Speedometer

2 Rev. counter (b 68)

3 Telltale and warning lights

(b 18)

4 Multifunction display (b 19)

5 Telltale light for anti-theft

alarmOE / bright/dark sensor

for lights

6 Ignition switch and steering

lock (b 28)

7 Button for setting clock

(b 38)

Cockpit

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Telltale and warning lights

Multifunction display

Function indicators

Warning indicators

ABSOE warning lights

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1 Telltale light, left turn

indicator s

2 Telltale light, high-beam

headlight q 3 Warning light, general e

(b 86)

4 Telltale light, neutral k

(b 66)

5 Warning light, ABS l OE

(b 86)

6 Telltale light, right turn

indicator t

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specification

Telltale and warning lights

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7 Fuel level n (b 20, 79)

8 Gear indicator (b 66)

9 Oil temperature j (b 20)

10 Display panel for Tripmaster

(b 34, 35)

11 Display panel with clock

(b 38)

Possible warnings

12 Oil pressure i (b 21)

13 Battery charge light r

(b 22)

14 Bulb failure 715 Electronic immobiliser

active (b 30)

16 Fault in electronic engine

management system5

(b 21)

17 Fuel reserve indicator n (b 20, 79)

Multifunction display

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Telltale light Multifunction

display

Meaning

11 : 28 Clock

Shows the time in

12-hour mode

N Gear indicator

Telltale light k lights up when the gear-

box is in neutral.

The display shows a number corre-

sponding to the gear you have engaged

e yellow

flashing nFuel level

When the fuel drops to the reserve level

the n symbol appears in the display and

flashes, and General warning light e

flashes.

The Tripmaster calculates the residual

operating range and shows this esti-

mated figure on the display.

e red

ON

Engine temperature

The bar indicator flashes if the engine

overheats and

general warning light e lights up.

Function indicators

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Warning light Multifunction

display

Meaning/measure

e yellow

ON5 Engine electronics

There is a fault in the electronic engine

management system.

Maintain a defensive riding style and

proceed immediately to a specialist

workshop, preferably an authorised

BMW motorcycle dealer.

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ONi Oil pressure

Insufficient engine oil pressure

(b 111, 112)

Taking the traffic situation into account:

Disengage the clutch

Operate the kill switch

Bring the motorcycle safely to a halt

Check the engine oil level

e Attention:

If the warning indicator lights up but the

oil level is correct, always consult a spe-

cialist workshop without delay, preferably

an authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.

Warning indicators

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Warning

light

Multifunction

display

Meaning/measure

e red

ON3 Battery charge current

The battery is no longer charging, gener-

ator fault.

Immediately consult a specialist work-

shop, preferably an authorised


e yellow

ON8 Bulb failure

8 Rear light or brake light defective

replace bulbs (b 133)

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Bulb failure6 Front parking light, low-beam head-light, or high-beam headlight defective

7 Repeater flashing at twice normal fre-

quency, flashing turn indicator defective:

replace bulbs (b 134-139)

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ON7 7 Combination of the defects

described above: replace bulbs

(b 134-139)

Warning indicators

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Warning indicators

Warning

light

Multifunction

display

Meaning/measure

e yellow

ONEWS Electronic immobiliser

Key not recognised (b 30, 31).

Communication with engine electronics

disrupted

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Various warnings may be is-

sued simultaneously. Some

warnings combine e yellow

and e red, in which case the

two are displayed alternately.

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Warning light,

general eWarning light,

ABS DMalfunctions

OFF ON ABS function deactivated by the rider,

integral braking system available (b 88)

OFF Flashes at

1 Hz

ABS not available, because pull-away

test not completed (b 86)

OFF Flashes at

4 Hz

Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION

available in both circuits, (b 85) because

self-diagnosis not completed (b 86)

Red ON OFF Brake-light switch defective or not cor-

rectly adjusted

Red ON Flashes at

1 Hz

ABS function unavailable in at least one

braking circuit

Red ON Flashes at

4 Hz


available in at least one circuit (b 85)


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Warning light,

general eWarning light,

ABS D Malfunctions

Red, alternate

flashing at

1 Hz

Alternate

flashing at

1 Hz

Fluid level in BMW Integral ABS too low.

If the functions listed below are active,

maintain a defensive riding style and pro-

ceed immediately to the nearest special-

ist workshop, preferably an authorised


– Ignition OFF, brake pressure OK at the

brake levers

– Brakes acting on both wheels

– Brake system leaktight, no signs of

brake fluid escaping

Otherwise the brake system is defective:

do not attempt to ride the motorcycle.

Red, alternate

flashing at

4 Hz

Alternate

flashing at

4 Hz

Fluid level in the BMW Integral ABS is too

low, perform the checks listed above.


available in at least one circuit (b 85)

d Warning:

Do not ride the motorcycle if you

have any doubts about the safety

of the brake system.

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Ignition switch and steering lock

Electronic immobiliser (EWS)

Hazard warning flashers

On-board computer

Kill switch

Heated handlebar gripsOE

Setting the clock

Adjusting the windscreen

Handlebar levers

Lights

Seat

Mirrors

Spring preload

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KeysYou will receive two master

keys and one spare key.

d Warning:

If the motorcycle is fitted with

BMW Integral ABSOE, only the

RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-

TION is available when the ig-

nition is switched off (b 85)

L Note:

Ignition switch and steering

lock, tank filler cap lock and

seat lock are all operated with

the same key. On request, sys-

tem casesOA can be arranged

to lock with the same key.


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Key positions

d Warning:

Never turn the key to posi-

tion 1 while riding the

motorcycle.

U Operating position;

ignition, parking light and

all circuits switched on,

predrive check is

performed (b 64)

V * Ignition and lights off,

steering not locked

(handlebars can be turned

freely to left or right)

* The key can be removed in these

positions

1* Ignition and lights off,

steering locked.

e Attention:

Turn the handlebars all the way

to the left before engaging the

steering lock.

L Note:

Switch the parking light on only

for limited periods. Note state of

battery charge.


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In-key securityThe electronic immobiliser

helps protect your BMW motor-

cycle from theft, and this

enhanced security is at your

disposal without any need for

you to set parameters or acti-

vate additional systems. The

engine of a motorcycle fitted

with this electronic immobiliser

can be started only with the

keys that belong to the vehicle.

You can also have your author-

ised BMW motorcycle dealer

bar individual keys, for example

if a particular key goes missing.

The engine cannot be started

with a key that has been barred.

Function An electronic component is

integrated into each of your

keys.

The motorcycle’s electronics

exchange certain continuously

changing signals with the elec-

tronics in the key; these signals

are specific to your motorcycle

and they are transmitted by the

ignition lock. Ignition, fuel sup-

ply and starter are not enabled

for starting until the key has

been recognised as “author-

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A spare key attached to the

same ring as the ignition key

used to start the engine could

“irritate” the electronics, in

which case the enabling signal

for ignition, fuel supply and

starter is not issued. Under

these circumstances the mo-

torcycle will refuse to start.

Consequently, always keep the

spare key or keys separate from

the ignition key.

Similarly, physical force could

damage the ignition key's inte-

gral electronics. If this happens,

you will not be able to start the

engine.

Spare/extra keysYou can obtain spare/extra

keys only through an authorised

BMW motorcycle dealer. The

keys are part of an integrated

security system, so the dealer is

under an obligation to check

the legitimacy of all applications

for spare/extra keys.

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If you want to have a key

barred, you have to bring along

all the keys that belong to the

motorcycle.

A key that has been barred can

subsequently be cleared and

reactivated for use.

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You cannot activate the hazard

warning flashers if the ignition is

switched off.

Do not use the hazard warning

flashers for longer than abso-

lutely necessary.

Note state of battery charge.

Switching on the hazard warning flashers• Switch on the ignition, ignition

key in the U position

– Hazard warning flasher

switch 1 lights up

• Operate hazard warning

flasher switch 1

– Hazard warning flashers in

operation

– Left/right flashing turn indica-

tor repeaters 2 in the telltale

light panel flash


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with the ignition key in the V position, the hazard warning

flashers continue to flash

– Repeaters 2 for the left and

right flashing turn indicators in

the telltale lights panel go out

• Turn the handlebars to the

position for locking the steer-

ing and lock the steering, turn

the ignition key to 1– The hazard warning flashers

continue to operate

Switching off the hazard warning flashers• Operate hazard warning

flashers switch 1 or switch on

the ignition

– Hazard warning flashers

cease to operate


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L Note:

You can activate the Tripmaster

only when the ignition is

switched on, in other words

when the ignition key is in the

U position.

When you switch on the igni-

tion, the information shown by

the Tripmaster when the igni-

tion was switched off always re-

appears on the multifunction

display.

• Each time you briefly

press button 1 on the left

handlebar fitting, you step

from one function to the next

in the following sequence:

– A Total distance covered

– B Tripmeter 1

– C Tripmeter 2

– D Residual range

Residual rangeThis reading appears only when

the fuel level drops to reserve.

Residual range is estimated on

the basis of style of riding and

taking the remaining supply of

fuel into account.

If the motorcycle is resting on

its side stand the level in the

tank cannot be measured cor-

rectly, so this estimate of resid-

ual operating range will be

inaccurate. The display shows

residual range in km or miles

(depending on the national-

market version). Also observe

the reading of fuel-level gauge 2

(b 19, 79).

The Tripmaster registers that

you have refuelled when ap-

proximately 3 litres (5 pints)

have been added.

Tripmaster

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B

C

D

Resetting the tripmeter– Only when the motorcycle is

at a standstill and the ignition

switched on, in other words


U position

• Repeatedly press button 1

(Trip) for less than 2 seconds

until

– B tripmeter 1 Trip I

or

– C tripmeter 2 Trip II

appears in the display

• Press button 1 (Trip) for

longer than 2 seconds

– Reading is reset to zero

Tripmaster

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Operate the kill switch

In an emergency only:

• Move switch 1 to the

B position

– The electrical circuits for the

electronic engine manage-

ment system, instrument

panel, fuel pump and starter

motor are de-energised

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If you move the kill switch to

position B while the ignition is

on (switch in the U position), the

BMW Integral ABSOE

remains operational (b 82-89).

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Heated handlebar gripsOE

Actuating handlebar-grip heating

L Note:

Grip heating can be activated

only when the engine is run-

ning. The increase in power

consumption can drain the bat-

tery if you are riding at low en-

gine speeds.

• Operate switch for heated

handlebar grips 1

A Heating function OFF

B 50% (centre position)

C 100%

A B C

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Setting the clock

d Warning:

Do not attempt to set the

clock unless the motorcycle

is at a standstill

– Risk of accident

• Ignition switch in the

U position

• Press button 1 for longer than

2 seconds, until the clock

enters set mode

– Hours reading 2 starts flash-

ing: briefly press button 1 to

set

• Press button 1 again for

longer than 2 seconds

– Minutes reading 3 starts

flashing: briefly press button 1

to set

• Press button 1 again for

longer than 2 seconds to exit

set mode

Set mode is automatically

exited if 20 seconds elapse

without the button being

pressed.

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A

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Adjusting the windscreen

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Always be sure to adjust clamp-

ing screws 1 on left and right

symmetrically and hand-tighten

the screws.

• Slacking clamping screws 1

on left and right until the wind-

screen can be adjusted

L Note:

You can set the windscreen to

any of six different positions.

• Move the windscreen in the

A or B direction

• Carefully retighten clamping

screws 1 on left and right

Windscreen

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Clutch lever, adjusting

e Attention:

Sudden changes in the amount

of play at the lever or a spongy

feeling when it is applied may

indicate a fault in the hydraulic

system.

If you are doubtful about the re-

liability of the hydraulic clutch

operating system consult a

specialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW motorcycle

dealer.

d Warning:

Do not attempt to turn adjust-

ing screw 1 while riding the

motorcycle.

• Turn adjusting screw 1 to set

the most comfortable span:

– Turn clockwise: to increase

span

– Turn counter-clockwise:

to reduce span

Handlebar levers

+-

1

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Handlebar levers

Adjusting the handbrake lever

d Warning:

Do not attempt to turn adjust-

ing screw 1 while riding the

motorcycle.

• Turn adjusting screw 1 to set

the most comfortable span:

– Turn clockwise: to increase

span

– Turn counter-clockwise: to

reduce span

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1

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nLights

Switching on the low-beam headlightThe low-beam headlight

switches on automatically when

you start the engine.

Switching on the parking light

L Note:

You can switch on the parking

light only immediately after

switching off the ignition,


V position.

• Switch off the ignition

• Press the left turn indicator

switch

– The parking light is on

Switching off the parking light• Switch the ignition on and off

again

– The parking light is off

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Checking lights

e Attention:

Always check that all lights are

in full working order before rid-

ing off.

L Note:

If turn indicator repeater flashes

at twice the usual speed:

Defective flasher bulb.

Similarly, general warning

light e and warning indicator

7 in the multifunction dis-

play (b 19) both light up notify

you if a bulb fails.

1 Low-beam headlight

2 High-beam headlight

3 Parking light

For instructions on changing

bulbs for parking light, high-

beam/low-beam headlights,

rear light, brake light and flash-

ing turn indicators,

(b 133-139).

Lights

1 2

3

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Headlight setting RHD/LHD trafficIf the motorcycle is ridden in a

country where the opposite rule

of the road applies, its asym-

metric dipped beam will tend to

dazzle oncoming traffic.

Consult a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised BMW

motorcycle dealer, to have the

headlight adjusted to suit

whichever rule of the road

applies.

e Attention:

Adhesive films with unsuitable

adhesives can damage the

headlight lens.

Headlight beam throw adjustment

L Note:

Headlight beam throw is kept

constant when spring preload is

adjusted to suit load.

For instructions on adjusting

spring-strut and shock-

absorber settings to suit load,

(b 50-52).

Consult a specialist workshop,


motorcycle dealer, if you are

unsure whether the headlight

basic setting is correct.

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Lights

Headlight setting with motorcycle heavily loadedOnly if the load carried on the

motorcycle is very high, the

headlight beam can also be

lowered by moving pivot lever 1.

This shortens the beam throw.

Pivot lever 1:

A = neutral position

B = high load

1

BA

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nSeat

Removing the seat

L Note:

You must remove the rear

seat before the front seat can

be removed.

If it is difficult to turn the key in

direction A, pressing down

firmly on the front seat will make

the key easier to turn.

• Turn the key in the seat lock

to position B

• Remove the rear seat

• Turn the key in the seat lock

to position A

• Pull front seat to the rear and

remove.

– Toolkit, Rider's Manual and

battery are accessible

A

B

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Adjusting seat

e Attention:

Front and rear retainers 1 and 2

for height adjustment must al-

ways both be set to the same

height. Never set retainer 1 to

the high position and retainer 2

to the low position, or vice

versa.

• Remove the rear seat

• Remove the front seat and

turn it upside down

The front seat can be set to

either of two positions by

means of retainers 1 and 2:

A = high

B = low

Seat

1

AB

2

A

B

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Installing seat

d Warning:

When installing, make sure

that front and rear seats are

firmly located.

• Set the front seat to the

desired height (b 47)

• Slide the front seat into front

lock 1 and press it firmly to

secure it in position in the

latching mechanism

L Note:

Make sure that the tools are

packed in such a way that the

toolkit is as flat as possible.

• Engage the rear seat in rear

retainers 3 first, and then in

front retainers 2

• Press firmly to engage the

seat in the latching mecha-

nism

Seat

12 3

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Mirrors

Adjusting mirrorsSimply turn the mirrors to adjust

them:

• Grip the mirror by the edge of

the glass and

• turn it to the desired position

Adjusting mirror armsIn order to improve ergonomics

or if a mirror arm has worked

loose:

• Push back protective cap 1

on the threaded fastener of

the left or right mirror arm, as

applicable

• Remove union nut 2

• Turn the left or right mirror

arm to the desired position

• Retighten union nut 2

• Pull protective cap 1 back into

position concealing the

threaded fastener

1

2

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AB

d Warning:

Before starting off, adjust

spring preload to suit the

surface on which you intend

riding.

Check and correct the tyre

pressures (b 53).

Adjusting spring preload, front wheel• Make sure the ground is level

and firm and lift the motorcy-

cle onto its main stand

• Adjust preload of spring to a

stage between 1 and 9:

3rd stage – metalled road

5th stage – loose gravel

or similar

9th stage – off-road

Fine-tune the setting in accord-

ance with your personal

preferences.

L Note:

Stage 1:

Turn all the way in the direction

indicated by A

Stage 9:

Turn all the way in the direction

indicated by B

Spring preload

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1

H

L

d Warning:

Before starting off, adjust

spring preload to suit the

gross weight of the motorcy-

cle and the surface on which

you intend riding.

Check and correct the tyre

pressures (b 53).

For safety reasons, never at-

tempt to alter spring preload

while the motorcycle is being

ridden.

Always bring the motorcycle

to a stop before adjusting.

Adjusting spring preload, rear wheel LOW setting (one-up):

• Turn knob 1 as far as it will go

counter-clockwise in LOW

direction (L) as indicated by

arrow.

• Then turn it ten clicks

clockwise

HIGH setting (for off-road use,

or two-up with luggage)

• Turn knob 1 as far as it will go

clockwise in HIGH direction (H)

as indicated by arrow.

Fine-tune the setting in

accordance with your personal

preferences.

Spring preload

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d Warning:

Before starting the journey,

adjust the shock absorber to

match total weight.

If spring preload is changed,

it is essential to adjust the

shock-absorber setting

accordingly (and vice versa).

• Make sure the ground is level



• Adjust the rear shock

absorber

Basic setting (one-up):

• Turn adjusting screw 1 as far as

it will go clockwise in the direc-

tion indicated by the H arrow

• Turn adjusting screw 1 one

and a half turns counter-

clockwise in the direction

indicated by the S arrow

Hard setting “H”:

• Turn adjusting screw 1 as far

as it will go clockwise in the

direction indicated by the

H arrow

Soft setting “S”:

• Turn adjusting screw 1 as far

as it will go counter-clockwise

in the direction indicated by

the S arrow

Shock-absorber adjustment

1

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Checkingtyre pressures

d Warning:

Incorrect tyre pressures have

a considerable influence on

handling and on tyre life.

Adjust tyre pressures to suit

total weight. Never exceed ei-

ther the motorcycle’s gross

weight or the individual wheel

load limits (b 55).

Tyres cold:

• Unscrew and remove valve

cap

• Check/correct tyre pressure

• Screw the valve caps back on

tightly

Tyre pressures for

road tyres and massive-bar

tyres:

front rear

One-up 2.2 bar 2.5 bar

Two-up or

luggage 2.5 bar 2.9 bar

Two-up

and luggage2.5 bar 2.9 bar

Screw the valve caps back on tightly

d Warning:

At high road speeds, tyre

valves have a tendency to

open as a result of centrifugal

force.

Use only metal valve caps

with rubber seals.

Valve caps that are screwed

on well prevent air from es-

caping suddenly.

Wheels

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Correct loading

d Warning:

Overloading can impair the

handling of your motorcycle.

• Make sure that the weight is

uniformly distributed between

right and left

• Pack heavy items at the

bottom and toward the

inboard side

• Maximum load in each

caseOA left and right:

10 kg

• Maximum load in tank-top

rucksackOA and topcaseOA :

5 kg each

• Check that fastenings are

correctly positioned and tight

d Warning:

With cases installed, it is

advisable not to exceed

130 km/h.

Loading

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e Attention:

Do not exceed the gross weight

limit of 425 kg.

Do not exceed the wheel load

limits of 170 kg at the front and

280 kg at the rear.

Adjust shock absorbers front

and rear, rear-wheel spring and

tyre pressures to suit total

weight (b 50-53).

The total weight is the sum of:

– motorcycle with full tank

– rider

– passenger

– luggage

Loading

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nShift lever

d Warning:

For safety reasons, do not at-

tempt to change the position

of the shift lever.

If you would like settings

changed to suit your personal

preferences, please contact a


your authorised BMW

motorcycle dealer.

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Safety instructions

Checklist

First time out

Before you start

Starting

Running in

Shifting gear

Off-road riding

Parking

Refuelling

Brake system - general

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Safety instructions

BMW Integral ABSOE

Motorcycle equipped with

BMW Integral ABS (b 82-89)

d Warning:

When the ignition is switched

off or if the BMW Integral ABS

fails, only a RESIDUAL BRAK-

ING FUNCTION remains

available for slowing the

motorcycle (b 85).

Under these circumstances

you must apply CONSIDERA-

BLY higher pressure to the

brake levers in order to apply

the brakes, and lever travel is

longer.

Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbon

monoxide, which is colourless

and odourless but highly toxic.

d Warning:

Inhaling exhaust fumes there-

fore represents a health haz-

ard and can even cause loss

of consciousness with fatal

consequences.

Do not run the engine in an

enclosed space.

Risk of fatal accidentYour motorcycle is equipped

with a digital electronic engine

management system and a

high-power ignition system.

d Warning:

When the engine is running or

the ignition switched on, nev-

er touch electrically live parts

of the ignition system or the

digital engine electronics.

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Catalytic converter

e Attention:

To avoid damage to the cata-

lytic converter:

• Do not run the fuel tank dry

• Do not run the engine with a

spark plug lead disconnected

• Do not exceed the engine-

speed limits marked on the

revolution counter

• Comply with all specified

maintenance intervals

• Stop the engine at once if it is

misfiring

• In the event of misfiring or a

severe drop in engine power,

consult a specialist work-

shop, preferably an author-

ised BMW motorcycle dealer.

If misfiring or malfunction of the

fuel-air mixture preparation sys-

tem causes unburned fuel to

reach the catalytic converter,

there is a risk of it overheating

and being damaged.

Risk of fireHigh temperatures occur at the

exhaust system, particularly if a

catalytic converter is installed.

d Warning:

Make sure that whether riding

or standing still or when the

motorcycle is parked, no eas-

ily flammable material

(for example hay, grass,

leaves, clothing or luggage

etc.) can come into contact

with the hot exhaust system.

Do not allow the engine to

idle unnecessarily or for pro-

longed periods of time

– risk of overheating or fire.

Ride away immediately after

starting the engine.

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Use the safety checklist – before every journeyPlease perform the safety

check accurately. If your motor-

cycle needs any routine mainte-

nance, you may be able to

attend to it before the journey

starts, see the chapter entitled

Maintenance in this manual, or

you can have it carried out by a


your authorised BMW motorcy-

cle dealer.

This is to ensure that your

motorcycle complies with road-

vehicle use and safety laws.

Your vehicle must be in perfect

technical order: this is a basic

prerequisite for your safety and

the safety of other road users.

Checklist

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Checklist

Checklist

– Fuel level

– Positions of the handlebar

levers

– Brakes

– Brake fluid level

– Clutch fluid level

– Warning lights and telltale

lights

– Lights

– Shock-absorber setting and

spring preload

– Condition of wheels and

tyres, tread depth and tyre

pressures

– Load, gross weight

– Check that the luggage sys-

tem is secure

– Check regularly (every time

you stop for fuel):

– Engine oil level

(every second/third stop for

fuel):

– Brake pads

If you encounter any problems

or difficulties, it is always best to

contact your authorised BMW

motorcycle dealer. He will pro-

vide the necessary advice and

assistance.

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Handling your motorcycle safelyEach motorcycle has a charac-

ter all its own. It is time now for

you to familiarise yourself with

the way your own motorcycle

behaves:

– acceleration

– roadholding

– cornering

– braking …

These are all things you need to

become familiar with.

Please remember too that if the

motorcycle has not yet covered

1,000 kilometres (approx.

600 miles), the engine is not yet

fully run in.

e Attention:

BMW Integral ABSOE incorpo-

rates a brake booster, so brak-

ing efficiency is significantly

higher than with conventional

brake systems.

If you ride at high speed, always

bear in mind that various

boundary conditions such as

the spring preload setting and

the shock absorber setting, an

unbalanced luggage load,

loose clothing, low tyre pres-

sure, poor tyre tread, and so on,

can affect the handling of your

motorcycle.

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Safe motorcycling doesn’t

depend on the motorcycle

alone.

Your own skill and common-

sense are needed too.

The key to genuine safety on

the road is a sensible balance

between the motorcycle’s tech-

nical features and the rider’s

skill, so that together they form

a single efficient unit.

Riding safely in traffic and off-

road calls for a sense of

responsibility to your passenger

and to other road users.

d Warning:

Do not ride the motorcycle af-

ter drinking alcoholic bever-

ages. Even small amounts of

alcohol or drugs, particularly

if taken in conjunction with

medicines, will adversely af-

fect your perception and your

ability to assess situations

and make decisions, and also

slow down your reflexes.

Take to the road now by all

means, but think carefully about

everything you do.

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C

B

A

Predrive checkA predrive check is performed

when you switch on the ignition,

in other words when the ignition

lock is in the U position. All the

warning lights come on briefly

and then go out again. The mul-

tifunction display shows the fol-

lowing in the order in which they

are described below:

– Phase 1, A, with General

warning light e red

– Phase 2, B, with General

warning light e yellow and

– Phase 3, C, without General

warning light e

Once the predrive check com-

pletes, the various gauges and

indicators in the instrument

panel show their current values.

L Note:

The predrive check is aborted if

you start the engine before it

completes.

ABS self-diagnosisIf the motorcycle is fitted with

BMW Integral ABSOE, the ABS

performs self-diagnosis (b 86).

Before you start

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Switch on the ignition• See the notes on the elec-

tronic immobiliser (EWS)

(b 30)

– Move the kill switch 1 to the

run position A

• Ignition switch in the

U position

– Predrive check is performed

– ABS self-diagnosis is

performed

d Warning:

ABSOE self-diagnosis is not

performed unless both brake

levers are in their fully re-

leased positions.

Only the RESIDUAL BRAKING

FUNCTION is available until

self-diagnosis is completed

(b 85).

L Note:

Starting on gradients:

Always switch on the ignition

with gear engaged, clutch lever

released and both brake levers

released.

Self-diagnosis cannot be per-

formed if you do not follow this

procedure.

When self-diagnosis com-

pletes, apply the brakes, disen-

gage the clutch, and start the

engine.

A

B

B

1

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2

Fully retract the side stand

L Note:

If the side stand is extended

and a gear engaged, you can-

not start the motorcycle.

Select neutral– Neutral telltale light 1

green k lights up and gear

indicator 2 in the multifunc-

tion display shows 0.

L Note:

Engine does not start:

– Move the gear lever to the k position or

– Do not pull the clutch lever

until after you switch on the

ignition

Engine stops when first gear is

engaged:

– Fully retract the side stand; if

necessary consult the trou-

bleshooting chart (b 109)

Before you start

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Starting

e Attention:

Do not allow the engine to idle

unnecessarily or for prolonged

periods of time

– risk of overheating or fire.

Ride away immediately after


To avoid overheating the air-

cooled engine and possible

damage as a result, avoid even

short warming-up periods at a

standstill.

Avoid high engine speeds after

a cold start.

L Note:

The start attempt is automati-

cally interrupted if battery volt-

age is too low.

Before trying again: recharge

the battery.

L Note:

Do not turn the throttle twistgrip

when starting the engine.

At ambient temperatures below

0 °C switch on the ignition and

pull the lever to disengage the

clutch when starting the engine.

• Press starter pushbutton 1

– The engine will then start

• Observe instruments and dis-

play for warnings and infor-

mation (b 20-25)

Starting

1

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Running in

e Attention:

Exceeding the specified engine

speeds while running in will lead

to increased engine wear.

L Note:

While running in the motorcy-

cle, vary the throttle opening

and engine-speed range

frequently.

Try to do most of your riding

during this initial period on

twisting, fairly hilly roads rather

than high-speed main roads

and highways.

Running-in engine speedsFrom 0 to 1,000 km

• Engine speed max. 4,000 rpm

and no full-load acceleration

• The first inspection should

always be performed after

500 to 1,200 km. Make an

appointment with your


dealer in good time, so that

the work can be performed

punctually.

From 1,000 to 2,000 km

• Engine speeds can be gradu-

ally increased after 1,000 km

• Avoid lengthy periods at full

load until 2,000 km

have been covered

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Brake pads: running in

d Warning:

New brake pads must “bed

down” and therefore do not

achieve their optimum friction

levels during the first 500 km .

This slight initial reduction in

braking efficiency can be

compensated for by exerting

greater pressure on the lever.

Try to avoid all unnecessary

hard braking during this initial

period.

e Attention:

Comply with the notes on

BMW Integral ABSOE

(b 82-89).

Tyres: running in

d Warning:

New tyres have a smooth sur-

face. This must be roughened

by riding in a restrained man-

ner at various heel angles

until the tyres are run in.

This running in procedure is

essential if the tyres are to

achieve maximum grip.

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Load changes

d Warning:

Try not to open or close the

throttle abruptly, particularly

on wet or slippery roads.

Engine speedDo not use the high end of the

engine-revolutions range in any

gear unless the engine is at

operating temperature

When the revolution counter

needle enters the red zone on

the dial, the fuel supply is inter-

rupted in order to protect the

engine against overspeeding.

The governor cuts in at

7,900 rpm.

Gear shifts

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Gear shifts

Gear shifts

e Attention:

Always disengage the clutch in

order to shift gear.

L Note:

Digital gear indicator 1 in the

multifunction display tells you

which gear is engaged.

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Off-road riding

Wheels and tyres

d Warning:

If you lowered the pressure in

the tyres for more traction

when riding off-road, remem-

ber that you must immediate-

ly reinflate the tyres to the

correct pressures when you

return to metalled roads

(b 53).

e Attention:

This motorcycle is a touring En-

duro machine, which means it

can also be used for light off-

roading on unsurfaced tracks.

If you are contemplating heavy

off-road usage or long trips that

will involve a lot of off-road rid-

ing, it is advisable to fit cross-

spoked wheelsOE in order to

avoid damage to the cast-alu-

minium rims of the standard

wheels.

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Dirt or mud on brakes

d Warning:

Dirt on the brake discs or

brake pads will increase the

braking distance.

The brakes have to clean

themselves before they start

to bite.

Dirt on the brakes increases

the rate of pad wear.

BMW Integral ABSOE

If you are riding off-road or on a

loose surface, you might prefer

to deactivate the ABS function.

(b 88-89).

Spring preload

e Attention:

Adjust spring preload and the

shock-absorber settings before

you start off-roading.

Remember to reset spring

preload and the shock absorb-

ers to the correct setting when

you return to metalled roads

(b 50-52).

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Placing motorcycle on side stand

d Warning:

For safety reasons, never sit

on the motorcycle with the

side stand extended.

e Attention:

Stop the engine before using

the side stand.

Make sure the surface under

the stand is firm.

On a gradient, the motorcycle

should always face uphill;

select 1st gear.


• Pull the handbrake lever

• Hold the motorcycle upright

and balanced

• Use your left foot to extend

the side stand fully (arrow)

• Slowly lean the motorcycle to

the side until its weight is

taken by the stand and dis-

mount from the motorcycle

• Turn the handlebars to full left

lock (b 29)

• Check that the motorcycle is

firmly supported

Parking

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Removing motorcycle from side stand

d Warning:

If the motorcycle is equipped

with BMW Integral ABSOE only a

RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-

TION is available when the igni-

tion is switched off (b 85).

Make sure the side stand is fully

retracted before you ride off.

– Allowing the motorcycle to

roll with the side stand

extended represents a

safety risk.

• Ignition key in the V or

U position

– Handlebars unlocked

• Both feet on the ground, no

weight on the motorcycle


• Slowly raise the motorcycle to

the upright position and keep

it balanced

• Sit on the motorcycle and use

your left foot to retract the

side stand

Parking

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A

B

Place the motorcycle on its main stand.

d Warning:

For safety reasons, never sit

on the motorcycle with the

main stand extended.

e Attention:

Stop the engine before using

the main stand.

Make sure the surface under

the stand is firm.


• Hold the left handlebar grip

with your left hand

• Grip luggage rack A or rear

frame B with your right hand.

• Place your right foot on the

pin of the main stand, and

press the stand down until its

curved feet touch the ground

• Apply all your body weight to

the stand

• Pull the motorcycle to the rear

and upwards (arrow) until it

rests on the main stand

• Check that the motorcycle is

firmly supported

Parking

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A

B

Removing motorcycle from main stand

e Attention:

Make sure the main stand is ful-

ly retracted before you ride off.

• Ignition key in the V or U

position

– Handlebars unlocked

• Hold the left handlebar grip

with your left hand

• Grip luggage rack A or rear

frame B with your right hand.

• Push the motorcycle forward

off the main stand

• Check that the main stand

has fully retracted

Parking

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Refuelling

Refuelling

d Warning:

Fuel is flammable and explo-

sive. Do not smoke. Never

bring a naked flame near the

fuel tank.

Fuel expands when hot (for

instance if the fuel tank is in

the sun). For this reason, only

fill as far as the lower edge of

the filler neck.

e Attention:

Leaded fuel will destroy the cat-

alytic converter.

Do not run the fuel tank dry or

you may damage the engine or

catalytic converter.

Fuel can damage plastic parts,

so make sure they are not

brought into contact with fuel.




• Open the fuel filler cap

• Refuel with fuel of the

approved grade

• Close the fuel filler cap

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Fuel gradeThe engine is designed to run

on:

– unleaded premium fuel

(95 RON)

Use fuel of this grade by prefer-

ence, in order to achieve rated

performance and fuel con-

sumption.

You can also run the engine on

fuel of the following grade:

– unleaded premium-plus fuel

(98 RON)

The minimum grade is:

– unleaded regular fuel (91

RON)

It is advisable not to run the

engine on fuel of a lower grade

than 91 RON

Capacity

L Note:

The fuel gauge in the multifunc-

tion display works only when the

ignition is switched on, in other

words when the ignition key is in

the U position.

– Usable tank capacity is

20 litres, including a reserve

of approximately 4 litres

L Note:

Symbol 1 flashes and e lights

up yellow when the fuel in the

tank drops to reserve. At this

point there are about 4 litres

of fuel left in the tank. The esti-

mated residual operating range

appears on the Tripmaster's

display.

Refuelling

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Descending mountain passes

e Attention:

There is a danger of the brakes

fading if you use only the rear

brakes when descending

mountain passes. Under ex-

treme conditions, the brakes

could overheat and suffer se-

vere damage.

Wet brakesAfter the motorcycle has been

washed, ridden through water

or ridden in the rain, the brake

discs and pads may be wet (or

iced-over in winter), and may

not take effect immediately.

d Warning:

The brakes have to dry be-

fore they start to bite.

Salt on brakesThe brakes may fail to take

effect immediately if the motor-

cycle was ridden on salt-cov-

ered roads and the brakes were

not applied for some time.

d Warning:

The layer of salt on the brake

discs and pads has to be worn

off before the brakes start to

bite.

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Oil and grease on brakes

d Warning:

Brake discs and pads must be

free from oil and grease.

Dirt or mud on brakesWhen riding on loose surfaces

or muddy roads, the brakes

may fail to take effect immedi-

ately because of dirt or mois-

ture on the discs or brake pads.

d Warning:

The brakes have to clean

themselves before they start

to bite.

Dirt on the brakes increases

the rate of pad wear.

d Warning:

If the brake lever can be moved

right to the limit of its travel, this

indicates a mechanical or hy-

draulic fault. The brake system is

defective.

Immediately consult a specialist

workshop, preferably an author-


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Brake system - with BMW Integral ABSOE

d Warning:

If ABS telltale light 1 or 2

lights up, consult the

ABS troubleshooting table

(b 24-25).

Sensitive electronic controlIt takes skill and sensitive con-

trol of the brakes to pull up

safely on a motorcycle. If the

front wheel brake locks and the

wheel skids, the necessary lon-

gitudinal and lateral stabilising

forces are lost, and a fall can

result.

For this reason, the rider sel-

dom makes full use of available

braking performance in an

emergency.

BMW Integral ABS is the latest-

generation BMW Motorrad ABS

development: by preventing

both wheels from locking and

optimising braking-force distri-

bution by means of the integral

function, it offers much

improved braking performance

(b 84). Full use is made of tech-

nical braking capacity to mini-

mise braking distances, even

when road conditions are poor.

When the motorcycle is ridden

in a straight line, the BMW Inte-

gral ABS is able to handle

emergency braking safely.


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Safety marginBut remember: the potentially

shorter braking distances

which BMW Integral ABS per-

mits must not be used as an

excuse for careless riding. ABS

is primarily a means of ensuring

a safety margin in genuine

emergencies.

– You have to familiarise your-

self with the new, electroni-

cally assisted braking. Try the

brakes several times when

you take your motorcycle out

for the first time. Find out for

yourself how the brakes feel.

– Take care when cornering.

When you apply the brakes on

a corner, the motorcycle's

weight and momentum take

over and even BMW Integral

ABS is unable to counteract

their effects.

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Partially integral brakesThe integral brake function

interlinks the front and rear

brakes, so both wheels are

braked when you operate the

brake lever.

The electronic controller in the

BMW Integral ABS computes

the braking-force distribution

between front and rear wheels,

and applies the brakes

accordingly.

Braking-force distribution

depends on load and is recal-

culated every time the ABS

controller comes into action.

In this partially integral brake

configuration, the integral brak-

ing function is activated only

when you pull the handbrake

lever. The footbrake lever acts

only on the rear brake.

Brake boosterThe hydraulic pump in the BMW

Integral ABS actively boosts the

braking force acting on the

wheel when the brakes are

applied.

By boosting the braking force in

this way, BMW Integral ABS

achieves higher braking effi-

ciency than standard brake

systems.

ABS anti-lock brake systemABS prevents the wheels lock-

ing under heavy braking, thus

contributing significantly to

road safety.

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RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION If the BMW Integral ABS develops

a fault, a RESIDUAL BRAKING

FUNCTION only is available in the

brake circuits in question.

The RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-

TION is the braking efficiency

without the hydraulic servo assist-

ance of the BMW Integral ABS.

Under these circumstances,

therefore, you must apply CON-

SIDERABLY higher pressure to

the brake levers in question in

order to apply the brakes, and

lever travel is longer.

When the RESIDUAL BRAKING

FUNCTION is active, the ABS

function is unavailable in the

brake system in question.


FUNCTION is active, the integral

braking function is partially or

entirely unavailable.

d Warning:


FUNCTION is active, maintain a

defensive riding style and pro-

ceed immediately to the near-

est specialist workshop,


motorcycle dealer.

L Note:


FUNCTION is active at the front

wheel, it is advisable to set the

adjuster in such a way as to

permit maximum movement of

the handbrake lever (b 41).

The RESIDUAL BRAKING

FUNCTION is active under the

following circumstances:

– Ignition off

– Before and during

self-diagnosis (b 86)

– Fault in the BMW Integral ABS

(b 24-25)

L Note:


FUNCTION is active for both

brake circuits, the noise of the

pump is no longer audible when

you operate the brake levers.


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Self-diagnosis with pull-away testThe BMW Integral ABS per-

forms self-diagnosis and a

pull-away test to ensure its

operability.

Self-diagnosis is performed

automatically when you switch

on the ignition.

d Warning:

Self-diagnosis is not per-

formed unless both brake le-

vers are in their fully released

positions.

Only the RESIDUAL BRAKING

FUNCTION is available until

self-diagnosis is completed

(b 85).

• Release the brake levers, if

necessary

• Switch on the ignition

Initially:

– ABS warning light 2:

flashes at 4 Hz

– General warning light 1:

ON

b Self-diagnosis is in

progress

Then:


flashes at 1 Hz

– General warning light 1:

OFF

b Self-diagnosis successfully

completed


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• Start the engine.

• Move off


OFF (as of approx. 5 km/h

(3 mph) road speed)

b Pull-away test successfully

completed

b BMW Integral ABS

is available

L Note:

Flashing at 1 Hz = 1 flash per

second (slow flashing)

Flashing at 4 Hz = 4 flashes per

second (fast flashing)

L Note:

Starting on gradients:

Always switch on the ignition

with gear engaged, clutch lever

released and both brake levers

released.

Self-diagnosis cannot be per-

formed if you do not follow this

procedure.

When self-diagnosis com-

pletes, apply the brakes, disen-

gage the clutch, and start the

engine.


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Off-road deactivationIn contrast to road riding, when

BMW Integral ABS should

always be active in order to pre-

vent wheel lock and a resulting

accident, it may be desirable to

dispense with ABS when riding

off-road or on a loose surface.

This is the reason why the ABS

function of BMW Integral ABS

can be deactivated.

Deactivating ABS

d Warning:

Never switch the ignition off

and on unless the motorcycle

is at a standstill.

Brake boost and the integral

function remain operational,

even if the ABS function is

deactivated.

L Note:

The ABS function is reactivated

once the self-diagnosis routine

has completed successfully af-

ter you switch off the ignition

and switch it on again with the

motorcycle at a standstill.

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d Warning:

When the ABS function is

deactivated – as indicated by

the ABS warning light 1 – the

safety reserves normally

offered by the anti-lock brak-

ing system are not available

until the ABS function is

reactivated.

There is a risk of dropping the

motorcycle if the brakes are

applied too hard and the front

wheel locks or the rear wheel

lifts clear of the ground as a

result of a high level of front

tyre adhesion.

– With the motorcycle at a

standstill, switch off the

ignition

• Press and hold down

ABS button 2


• Release ABS button 2

– ABS warning light 1 remains

ON

– The ABS function is

deactivated

– Warning light 1 remains

permanently on to remind

you that ABS has been

deactivated


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General instructions

Power sockets, 12 V

Luggage system

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L Note:

BMW accessories and BMW-

approved products can be

obtained from your authorised


d Warning:

BMW cannot examine or test

each product of outside origin

on the accessories and tyres

market to ensure that it can

be used on or in connection

with BMW motorcycles with-

out constituting a safety haz-

ard. Even approval by an

official inspection authority or

an official permit (General Op-

erating Permit) cannot always

provide this guarantee. Tests

conducted by these instanc-

es cannot make provision for

all operating conditions expe-

rienced by BMW motorcycles

and consequently, they are

not sufficient in some

circumstances.

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Power sockets, 12 V

SocketsOn-board sockets 1 and 2OA

and the plug for electrical

accessories have a combined

maximum rating of 5 A.

Socket 2OA is intended solely

for accessories mounted in the

cockpit or secured to the han-

dlebars, for example GPS,

Roadbook, Tripmaster, etc.

L Note:

The supply to the sockets is

switched off automatically if

battery voltage is low or the

load exceeds the maximum

rating.

Operating electrical accessories

L Note:

You can start using electrical

accessories only when the igni-

tion is switched on, in other

words when the ignition key is

in the U position. The acces-

sory remains operational if the

ignition is subsequently

switched off.

In order to ensure that the drain

on the on-board power supply

system is minimised, the supply

to the power sockets is cut off

approximately 15 minutes after

the ignition is switched off, and

it is also temporarily interrupted

during the start procedure.

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Wiring

L Note:

Have the wiring installed by a


an authorised BMW motorcycle

dealer.

d Warning:

The wiring must be installed

in such a way that the cable(s)

– do not impede the rider

– do not restrict or impede

movement of the handle-

bars and/or handling

– cannot be trapped

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1

2

4

A

3

d Warning:

After an accident or if the

motorcycle has fallen over,

check that the system cases

are secure.

Max. load per system case:

10 kg.

With system cases installed,

it is advisable not to exceed

130 km/h.

Opening system caseOA

• Turn the key in the case lock

to position A

• Release latch 1 by pressing in

the direction indicated by the

arrow

• Hold down latch 1 and pull up

carrying handle 2

– Yellow rocker switch 3 and

red lever 4 are accessible

• Press ribbed part of yellow

rocker switch 3

• Hold the rocker switch down

and open the lid of the case

Luggage system

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Closing system caseOA

e Attention:

Before closing the carrying han-

dle, make sure that the case

lock is in position A.

Risk of breaking the locking

tongue.

• Turn the key in the case lock

to position A (b 97)

• Lift the lid and push it closed

until the two hooks 2 at the

sides engage with an audible

click.

• Fold down the carrying

handle

• Lock the case and remove the

key

Changing case volume

L Note:

Pivot lever 1 enables you to

change the volume of the case.

• Open the system case

• Take everything out of the

system case

• Turn pivot lever 1 to change

the volume of the case

Pivot lever 1 moved all the way

to position B:

– Case set to low volume

Pivot lever 1 moved all the way

to position C:

– Case set to high volume

Luggage system

C

B

2

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Installing system caseOA

d Warning:

When attaching, make sure

that the case is retained

securely.

An incorrectly secured case

could be lost and endanger

other road users.

• Open carrying handle 3

• Pull up red lever 4, latching

flap 1 releases

• Pull latching flap 1 fully open

• Hold the case straight and

lower it into the two top

holders

• Push down latching flap 1

until window 2 turns black

1

2

3

4

Luggage system

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L Note:

Mushroom head 1 has to be ad-

justed accordingly if the case

sits loose or refuses to latch.

• Push red lever 7 (b 99) down,

while pressing on latching

flap 3

– Latching flap 3

(b 99) engages

• Engage locking lever 2 in the

holder and close it

• Check the security of the

case

• Fold carrying handle (b 99)

down

• Lock the case and remove the

key

Luggage system

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Luggage system

Removing system caseOA

• Unlatch carrying handle 5 and

pull it up (b 95)

– Yellow rocker switch 6 and

red lever 7 are accessible

underneath the handle

• Open locking lever 2

• Pull up lever 7, latching flap 3

releases

• Pull latching flap 3 fully open

– Window 4 turns red

• Take a firm grip of the handle

and lift the case off the holder

3

4

5

6

7

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d Warning:

Do not exceed the total

weight limit of the cases.

L Note:

By removing the luggage rack

with the rear seat removed and

system casesOA installed, you

have a large flat luggage carrier

to which you can secure bulky

items of luggage in various

ways.

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Luggage system

Removing luggage rack• Remove the rear seat (b 46)

• Remove the system casesOA

• Remove three securing

screws 1

– and remove complete with

sleeves and washers

• Remove the luggage rack

• The procedure for installing

the luggage rack is the

reverse of the removal

procedure

• Tighten three securing

screws 1 to the specified

tightening torque (b 172)

• Install the system casesOA

L Note:

When installing, make sure that

the spacer sleeves and wash-

ers are installed right way

round.

e Attention:

Always have the tightening tor-

ques checked by a specialist

workshop, preferably an au-

thorised BMW motorcycle

dealer.

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Reliable operation

Service worldwide

Training means extra safety

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Know-how…Regular visits to the workshop

for routine servicing are

strongly recommended even

after the warranty has expired.

They are the only way to be

genuinely certain that your

BMW is being kept in perfect

working order. For generous

treatment of claims submitted

after the warranty has expired,

evidence of regular mainte-

nance by an authorised BMW

motorcycle dealer is essential.

Certain signs of wear, moreo-

ver, may otherwise not be

noticed until it is too late to put

them right at moderate cost.

The staff in the authorised BMW

motorcycle dealer’s workshop

know every detail of your

motorcycle and can take reme-

dial action if necessary before

minor faults develop into seri-

ous problems. By having the

necessary repairs done prop-

erly and in good time, you save

time and money in the long run.

…serviceYou can obtain accurate advice

in all cases, and make appoint-

ments with a firm completion

deadline which we will comply

with punctually. But the most

gratifying feeling of all is that

your BMW is in genuinely good

shape when it leaves the


dealer's workshop – and above

all, safe.

Reliable operation

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Service worldwide

BMW Motorrad Service CardA Service Card is available for

all new BMW motorcycles.

A wide range of emergency-

assistance services are in place

to help you in the unlikely event

of a problem occurring some-

where far from home.

If you have a breakdown any-

where in Europe, just call our

Mobile Service Centre number

from any telephone. Our

experts are on duty there day

and night to arrange assistance

for you. They can provide prac-

tical advice on what to do next

and can make arrangements on

your behalf, for example notify-

ing local emergency services

anywhere in Europe, recovery

and transportation of the motor-

cycle to the nearest authorised

BMW motorcycle dealer, a taxi

for you, and even a replace-

ment vehicle and hotel accom-

modation, if necessary.

BMW Service worldwideAnd if your travels take you

even further afield, you have no

need to worry: we are repre-

sented in more than 100 coun-

tries of the world.

L Note:

Call us if you have any questions

about the BMW dealership net-

work. The phone number is in the

“Service Kontakt / Service

Contact” booklet.

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Training means extra safety

Cornering and braking need to be practisedDevelop a “sixth sense” for

potentially dangerous situa-

tions. What this means: look

ahead, plan how to avoid possi-

bly dangerous situations and

study other road users' behav-

iour with a degree of healthy

scepticism.

– Take bends smoothly and

rhythmically, avoiding harsh

braking and acceleration

– Approach bends slower than

you feel they can be taken; a

neat riding style will get you to

your destination more safely

than sheer speed

– Ride at the inner edge of the

ideal line, look ahead and plan

to leave the bend as smoothly

as you entered it

Allow for reaction time when

judging braking distances.

– At a speed of 50 km/h, for

instance, one second's hesi-

tation means that about

14 metres are covered before

the brakes are applied

– At 90 km/h, this distance

grows to 25 metres.

Practice applying the brakes

with and without an extra load

on the motorcycle, and study its

reactions on various kinds of

road surface.

Work up to the wheel lock limit

gradually.

BMW has a worthwhile safety

contribution to make in this area

too – BMW Safety Training.

These programs are a wonder-

ful opportunity: systematic

basic and follow-up training

enables you to master situa-

tions close to the limit and keep

your motorcycle under

supreme control whatever

happens.

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Safety information

Troubleshooting chart

Engine oil


Brake system - without BMW Integral ABS


Clutch

Wheels

Removing the front wheel

Installing the front wheel

Removing rear wheel

Installing the rear wheel

Checking brake pads

Notes on changing bulbs

Bulbs

Air filter

Jump starting

Battery maintenance instructions

Removing and installing battery

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e Safety information

Technical modifications

d Warning:

The data stored in the control

unit of the electronic engine

management system is the

result of extensive experi-

mental and testing work.

Tampering with the control

unit of the engine manage-

ment system represents an

increased safety risk for the

rider.

L Note:

Manipulation of the control

unit of the electronic engine

management system voids the

warranty in all instances of

damage consequential to such

manipulation.

Whenever you are planning

such modifications, comply

with all the legal requirements.

The motorcycle must not

infringe your national road-

vehicle construction and use

regulations.


cle dealer will gladly advise you

on technical requirements, the

manufacturer’s recommenda-

tions and the overall benefit

likely to be obtained.

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Troubleshooting chart

Fault: Engine does not start or is very difficult to start

Possible cause Remedy See b Page

Kill switch operated Move the kill switch

to the run position (b 64-66)

Side stand extended

and gear engaged

Fully retract the side

stand (b 66)

Gear engaged (clutch

lever not pulled in)

Select neutral (or

disengage clutch) (b 67)

Clutch pulled when

ignition was OFF

Switch on the igni-

tion, then pull the

clutch lever

No fuel in tank Refuel (b 78-79)

Blocked air filter

element

Replace

(b 140-142)

Spark plugs/leads or

caps wet

Dry

Battery not adequately

charged

Recharge battery

(b 147)

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eTroubleshooting chart

L Note:

It is advisable to have other

faults – and work not described

on pages 111...150 – attended

to by a specialist workshop,

preferably your authorised


L Note:

You can obtain further technical

information from the following

publications:

– BMW Repair Manual

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Checking oil levelCheck the oil level at regular

intervals.

Always check the oil level when

the engine is at operating tem-

perature, because the differ-

ence between the oil level

indicated when the engine is at

operating temperature and the

oil level indicated when the

engine is very cold can be as

much as 10 mm.

After switching off the engine at

operating temperature, wait at

least 5 minutes for the oil to

drain back into the sump.

Checking the oil level after the

engine has been run only briefly

or when it is not properly warm

will falsify the reading and could

lead to the engine being oper-

ated with the wrong quantity of

oil, because cold oil is viscous

and takes longer to drain back

into the sump. At extremely low

outdoor temperatures (-10 °C),

this can take as long as 12

hours.

.

e Attention:

To avoid damage to the engine:

– Never exceed the maximum

oil level.

– Always keep the level above

the minimum mark.

Always check the oil level with

the motorcycle upright.

• Check the oil level with the

engine at its regular operating

temperature

• Check the oil level after the

engine has been stopped for

at least 5 minutes

• Make sure that the motorcy-

cle is upright

– Make sure the ground is

level and firm.

Engine oil

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• Check the oil level at the sight

glass:

MAX top edge

of marking ring

MIN bottom edge

of marking ring

– The space between the

marks represents

approx. 0.5 litre

• If necessary, remove oil filler

plug 2

• Pour in the correct quantity of

engine oil thorough filler

neck 1

• Reinstall oil filler plug 2

e Attention:

Red General warning light e in

conjunction with engine oil

pressure warning light i

indicate no (or very little) oil

pressure in the lube-oil system;

this must not be regarded as an

oil level check.

Oil pressure builds up in

1-2 seconds after the engine

starts, and the engine oil pres-

sure warning light i (b 19)

must disappear and the red

General warning light e (b 21)

must go out.

Engine oil

BMW recommends Castrol

1

2

MAX

MIN

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Work on the brake system

d Warning:

To ensure reliability have all

work on the brake systems

carried out by a specialist



dealer.

Brake system, checking

d Warning:

Sudden changes in play or

spongy action of the brake le-

ver indicate a fault in the

brake system.

Before riding off, therefore,

always check the resistance

of the front and rear brake le-

vers and test operation of the

brakes.

Do not ride the motorcycle

if you have any doubts about

the safety of the brake

system.

Immediately seek the advice

of a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised


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Checking brake pads

d Warning:

Have the brake pads replaced

as soon as they wear to the

minimum permissible thick-

ness: have the work per-

formed by a specialist



dealer.

Brake pad wear depends on

your personal style of riding.

Frequent off-roading in particu-

lar tends to accelerate the rate

of brake-pad wear.

To ensure reliable operation of

the brakes: have brake pads

replaced before the minimum

permitted thickness is reached.

Checking brake pads

(b 130-131)

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Checking front brake fluid level

d Warning:

If the fluid level drops below

the MIN mark, assume there

is a defect in the brake

system.

Have the brake system

checked immediately by a

specialist workshop, prefera-

bly an authorised


• Make sure that the motor-

cycle is upright

– Make sure the ground is

level and firm

• Handlebars centred

• Check the brake fluid level in

the reservoir

MIN Minimum level

L Note:

If the motorcycle is not fitted

with BMW Integral ABS, the

brake fluid level in the brake flu-

id reservoir drops as the brake

pads wear. If the motorcycle is

fitted with BMW Integral ABSOE,

the brake fluid level remains

constant.

Brake system

MIN

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Checking rear brake fluid level

d Warning:

If the fluid level drops below

the MIN mark, assume there

is a defect in the brake

system.

Have the brake system

checked immediately by a

specialist workshop, prefera-

bly an authorised





• Check the brake fluid level in

the reservoir

MIN Minimum level

L Note:

If the motorcycle is not fitted

with BMW Integral ABS, the

brake fluid level in the brake flu-

id reservoir drops as the brake

pads wear. If the motorcycle is

fitted with BMW Integral ABSOE,

the brake fluid level remains

constant.

MIN

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Clutch

Fluid level in clutch lever fitting The clutch system is filled with a

special hydraulic fluid that does

not have to be changed.

L Note:

The fluid level in the reservoir

rises as the clutch wears.

e Attention:

Unsuitable hydraulic fluids

could cause damage to the

clutch system.

Do not top up the level in the

system.

MIN

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Checking wheel rims

d Warning:

Have damaged wheel rims

checked and, if necessary,

replaced by a specialist work-

shop, preferably an author-


Checking spokesOE

d Warning:

Before every journey, check

for damage to the spokes.

Always have damaged

spokes and irregular spoke

tension rectified immediately

by a specialist workshop,






• Tap spokes with adequate

device (e.g. screwdriver) and

listen for the correct ringing

sound

L Note:

If the note varies, spoke tension

is uneven (individual spokes too

loose or too tight).

Wheels

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Wheels

d Warning:

Use only wheels and tyres

that BMW Motorrad has ap-

proved for your motorcycle.

For each size of tyre BMW

tests certain makes, and ap-

proves those that it certifies

as roadworthy.

If BMW Motorrad has not ap-

proved the wheels and tyres

it cannot assess their suita-

bility or provide any guaran-

tee of road safety.

You can obtain detailed in-

formation from your author-

ised BMW motorcycle dealer

or by visiting

“www.bmw-motorrad.com/

maintenance” on the

Internet.

Checking tyre tread depth

Road tyres and massive-bar

tyres

d Warning:

Comply with local legal re-

quirements concerning mini-

mum tread depth.

Remember:

Handling and grip can be im-

paired even before the tyres

wear to the minimum tyre

tread depth permitted by law.

• Measure tread depth at the

centre of the tyre tread

d Warning:

The maximum permissible

speed for a motorcycle fitted

with massive-bar tyresOE is

160 km/h: do not exceed this

limit.

A label stating the maximum

permissible speed must be

affixed in the rider’s field of

vision.

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Removing the front wheel• Make sure the ground is level



• Raise the front wheel with

front wheel stand,

BMW special tool

No. 36 3 970, or a suitable

auxiliary stand

L Note:

Make sure that the auxiliary

stand is set to the correct width

and height.

e Attention:

When removing, do not dam-

age brake pipes, brake discs,

brake pads and the wheel rim

(mask off with tape if

necessary).

Do not scratch the rim when

forcing back the brake pads or

removing the calipers (apply

masking tape if necessary).

To prevent damage to the brake

caliper and possible difficulty

when assembling: never pull

the brake lever when the brake

calipers have been removed.

Motorcycle with

BMW Integral ABSOE:

Do not damage the ABS sensor

cable, the ABS sensor ring and

the ABS sensor.

Wheels

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d Warning:

Make sure that the motorcy-

cle is standing firmly and can-

not topple forwards or to

either side.

• Remove securing screws 1

for the left and right brake cal-

ipers

• Push the brake pads back a

little by lightly rocking the

brake calipers

• Carefully take off the left and

right brake calipers

L Note:

Check the brake pads (b 130)

and have them replaced if

necessary.

Wheels

1

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1

2 3

Wheels

• Slacken axle clamping

screw 2

• Remove quick-release axle 1

• Roll the front wheel forwards

and out

• Remove spacing bushing 3

from the wheel hub

e Attention:

When setting down the front

wheel, do not damage the

brake discs and ABS sensor

ringOE. Keep dirt and moisture

away from the wheel bearings.

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Installing the front wheel

e Attention:

Do not damage brake lines,

discs and pads when installing.

Keep dirt and moisture away

from the wheel bearings.

Motorcycle with

BMW Integral ABSOE:



the ABS sensor.

L Note:

Note arrow on tyre indicating

correct direction of rotation.

d Warning:



not topple forwards or to

either side.

– On left as viewed in forward

direction of travel:

• Insert spacing bushing 3

into the wheel hub

• Roll the front wheel in

between the fork stanchions

• Clean quick-release axle 1,

grease it, and insert it from

the right until it is hand-tight,

holding up the wheel at the

same time

• Hand-tighten axle clamping

screw 2

Wheels

12 3

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d Warning:

Motorcycle not equipped with

BMW Integral ABS: once as-

sembly work on the brake cal-

ipers has been completed,

pull the handbrake lever firm-

ly several times.

Motorcycle equipped with

BMW Integral ABSOE: once

assembly work on the brake

calipers has been completed,

pull the handbrake lever after

the ignition has been

switched on and self-diagno-

sis has completed.

• Remove front-wheel stand

• Compress the front forks

firmly several times

• Tighten axle 1 to the specified

tightening torque (b 172)

• Tighten axle clamping

screws 2 (b 172) to the

specified tightening torque

• Carefully slip the brake

calipers over the left and right

brake discs

• Install the brake calipers and

tighten screws 4 to the speci-

fied tightening torque (b 172)

Wheels

4

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Installing the front wheelWithout BMW Integral ABS

• Firmly pull the handbrake

lever several times

With BMW Integral ABSOE


• Wait for self-diagnosis to

complete


e Attention:





dealer.

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Removing rear wheel

L Note:

Check the brake pads (b 131)

and have them replaced if

necessary.


and firm and lift the motor-

cycle onto its main stand

d Warning:



not topple to the rear or to

either side.

e Attention:


brake disc, brake pads, rims

and spokes when removing.

Motorcycle with

BMW Integral ABSOE:



the ABS sensor.

Wheels

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1

• Apply a weight to the front

wheel

• Select 1st gear

• Remove five wheel studs 1

• Lift the rear wheel clear of its

centring spigot, tilt it, lower it

to the ground and remove it

e Attention:

Protect the wheel hub contact

face against dust and dirt.

Wheels

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Installing the rear wheel

d Warning:

Note that the length codes of

the wheel studs of the cross-

spoked wheelsOE and the cast

aluminium wheels differ. Be

sure not to mix up the wheel

studs or use a mixture of the

two lengths.

e Attention:

Use only wheel studs with the

same length code number. Do

not oil or grease the wheel

studs.


brake disc, brake pads, rim and

spokes when installing.

Motorcycle with

BMW Integral ABSOE:



the ABS sensor.

Wheels

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• Check that the wheel centring

spigot and the contact faces

on the wheel hub are free of

grease

• Insert rear wheel into centring

hole

• Hand-tighten wheel studs 1

and then tighten in diago-

nally opposite sequence to

the specified tightening

torque (b 172)

e Attention:





dealer.

Wheels

1

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Checking front brake

e Attention:

Have brake pads replaced

before the minimum permitted

thickness is reached.




• Visually inspect both sets of

brake pads and brake cali-

pers and make sure that they

all bear the same colour

mark 2

• Visually check brake pad

thickness

Minimum pad thickness:

Wear indicator 1 must be

clearly visible on the pads.

– If the wear indicator is no

longer clearly visible:

have the brake pads replaced




Brake pads

1

2

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Checking rear brake

e Attention:

Have brake pads replaced be-

fore the minimum permitted

thickness is reached.




• Visually check brake pad

thickness

Minimum pad thickness:

Make sure that the brake disc

is not visible through bore 1 in

the inboard brake pad.

– If the brake disc is visible

through bore 1 in the inboard

brake pad:

have the brake pads replaced




Brake pads

1

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eNotes on changing bulbs

d Warning:

When the engine is running or

the ignition is switched on, do

not touch electrically live

components, terminals or

wiring.

Risk of fatal accident.

Work on the electrical system

only when the circuit has

been interrupted (ignition

switched off). For greater

safety, disconnect and insu-

late the negative battery lead.

Your motorcycle has one bulb

for the low-beam headlight and

one for the high-beam head-

light, one for the parking light,

one for the brake light/rear light,

plus four bulbs for the turn indi-

cators.

A bulb failure is indicated by

7 in the multifunction dis-

play, in some instances in com-

bination with the General

warning light e (b 19-22).

d Warning:

A bulb failure can mean that

you will have problems in see-

ing and being seen.

You should therefore always

carry spare bulbs on the

motorcycle.

L Note:

Do not touch the glass of new

bulbs with your fingers.

Use a clean, dry cloth to hold

the bulbs when inserting them.

Dirt deposits, in particular oil

and grease, interfere with heat

radiation from the bulb. This

leads to overheating and short-

ens the bulb’s operating life.

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e Attention:

Switch off the ignition before

changing a bulb.

Risk of short-circuit




• Remove securing screws 1

• Remove rear light glass 2

• Press bulb 3 into its socket

and disengage it by turning it

counter-clockwise

• Remove bulb 3

• Installation is the reverse of

the removal procedure

– Brake/rear light bulb 3:

12 V 21/5 W

Bulbs

2

3

1

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Changing high-beam headlight bulb

d Warning:

H7 bulbs are pressurised.

Wear goggles and protective

gloves, risk of injury.

e Attention:


changing a bulb.





• Turn the handlebars all the

way to the right

• Turn left cover 1 counter-

clockwise (arrow) to disen-

gage it and remove

1

Bulbs

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Bulbs

• Disconnect plug 3 from

H7 bulb 2

• Release spring clip 6 from

retainers 1 on left and right

and swing the clip open

• Pull H7 bulb 2 out of its bulb

socket



L Note:

Insert H7 bulb 2 with lug 4 in

guide 5.

Make sure that wording TOP on

the cover (b 134) is toward the

top.

– High-beam headlight 2:

H7 12 V 55 W

3

1

2

456

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Changing low-beam headlight bulb

d Warning:

H7 bulbs are pressurised.

Wear goggles and protective

gloves, risk of injury.

e Attention:


changing a bulb.






way to the left.

• Turn right cover 1 counter-

clockwise (arrow) to disen-

gage it and remove

Bulbs

1

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Bulbs

• Disconnect plug 6 from H7

bulb 1

• Release spring clip 3 from

retainers 2 at top and bottom

and swing the clip open

• Pull H7 bulb 1 out of its bulb

socket



L Note:

Insert H7 bulb 1 with lug 5 in

guide 4.

Make sure that wording TOP on

the cover (b 136) is toward the

top.

– Low-beam headlight 1:

H7 12 V 55 W

6

45

1

23

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Changing parking light bulb

e Attention:


changing a bulb.



and firm and lift the motor-

cycle onto its main stand


way to the right

• Pull bulb holder 2 out of the

headlight housing

• Pull bulb 1 out of its bulb

socket



– Parking-light bulb 1: 12 V 5 W

Bulbs

21

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Bulbs

Changing bulbs for flashing turn indicators front/rear

e Attention:


changing a bulb.





• Remove securing screw 1

• Remove flashing turn indica-

tor glass 3

• Press bulb 2 into its socket

and disengage it by turning it

counter-clockwise

• Remove the bulb



– Flashing turn indicator bulbs,

front/rear 2:

12 V 10 W

1 32

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2

5

1 3

46

Air filter

Replacing air filter element• Make sure the ground is level



• Remove the front and rear

seats (b 46)

• Remove the right side panel

as follows:

• Pull cover 5 out of its holders

• Turn two quick-action

adapters 2 counter-clockwise

to unlatch

• Working from inside, turn

quick-release adapter 3

counter-clockwise to unlatch

• Pull front panel 4 out of its

holders at the top front (see

marks) and remove

• Remove three securing

screws 1 and rear panel 6

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• Press two retainers 2 at the

rear to release and remove

• Remove intake 1

e Attention:

Make sure that the throttle-

valve cable is not disengaged

when you remove the air filter

element.

• Pull the old air-filter insert for-

ward and down, as illustrated,

to remove

Air filter

2

1

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B

A

• As shown in the illustration,

insert the new air filter ele-

ment from above into the air

filter housing A

• and then push it down into the

air filter housing B

L Note:

This procedure for removing

and installing the air filter ele-

ment prevents dirt from enter-

ing the air filter housing.

• From this point on, installation

is the reverse of the removal

procedure

e Attention:

After installing, check that both

throttle valves move to their

limit stops.

Make sure that the throttle-

valve cable (arrow) is correctly

routed.

Air filter

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Jump starting

Jump starting

e Attention:

Do not attempt to jump-start

the motorcycle using the on-

board socket.

Risk of fire

The wires leading to the power

socket do not have a load-ca-

pacity rating adequate for jump-


e Attention:

If you switch on the ignition and

the telltale lights fail to light up,

the battery is completely flat. In

this case, do not attempt to

jump-start the motorcycle: re-

charge the battery instead.

Risk of damaging the control

units.

L Note:

Do not use proprietary start-

assist sprays or other products

to start the engine. If the motor-

cycle’s battery charge level is

low, you can start the engine of

your motorcycle with the aid of

another vehicle’s 12 V battery

and two jump leads. By the

same token, you can jump start

another motorcycle. Use only

jump leads fitted with fully insu-

lated crocodile clips at both

ends.

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• When jump-starting the

engine, do not disconnect the

battery from the on-board

electrical system

d Warning:

Do not touch live compo-

nents of the ignition system

while the engine is running

– Risk of fatal accident

L Note:

On your motorcycle, use the

battery adapter point on the

positive terminal and the

spring-strut screw as the

ground connection when con-

necting the jump leads.

e Attention:

Make sure that the battery of

the other vehicle has a voltage

rating of 12 V

e Attention:

Make sure that there is no con-

tact between the body parts

of the two vehicles. Risk of

short-circuit

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Jump starting

• Remove the protective cap

from the battery adapter point

• Begin by connecting one end

of the red jump lead to the

positive terminal of the dis-

charged battery and the other

end to the positive terminal of

the donor battery

• Then connect one end of the

black jump lead to the nega-

tive terminal of the donor bat-

tery, and the other end to the

negative terminal of the dis-

charged battery

• Start the engine of the donor

vehicle and allow it to run for

the duration of the jump-start

procedure

• Start the engine of the vehicle

with the discharged battery in

the usual way; if the engine

refuses to start wait a few

minutes before repeating the

attempt

• Allow both engines to idle for

a few minutes before discon-

necting the jump leads

• Disconnect the jump lead

from the negative terminals

first, then disconnect the sec-

ond cable from the positive

terminals.

• Remember to reinstall the

protective cap on the adapter

point

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Your motorcycle is supplied

with a maintenance-free

battery.

e Attention:

Compliance with the points

below is important in order to

maximise battery life:

– Keep the surface of the bat-

tery clean and dry

– Do not attempt to open the

battery

– Do not attempt to top up the

battery with water

– Be sure to read and comply

with the instructions for

charging the battery on the

next pages

– Do not turn the battery upside

down.

Correct upkeep, recharging

and storage will prolong the life

of the battery and are essential

if warranty claims are to be

considered.

Charging the battery when installed and connectedThe battery has to be charged

at regular four-weekly intervals

if the motorcycle is laid up for a

lengthy period.

e Attention:

If the battery is not disconnect-

ed, the on-board electronics

(clock, etc.) will drain the bat-

tery. This can cause the battery

to run flat. If this happens,

warranty claims will not be

accepted.

It is advisable to disconnect the

battery if the motorcycle is go-

ing to be off the road for a

lengthy period.

If the battery is completely flat it

must always be recharged di-

rectly at the terminals. In order

to recharge the battery in this

way, it is essential to discon-

nect it from the on-board elec-

trical systems.

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L Note:

BMW Motorrad has developed

a trickle-charger specially

designed for compatibility with

the electronics of your motorcy-

cle. Using this charger, you can

keep the battery charged dur-

ing long periods of disuse, with-

out having to disconnect the

battery from the motorcycle’s

on-board systems. Your

authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer will be happy to provide

you with more information.

You can use the on-board

socket to recharge the battery if

it is not completely flat. To do so:

• Disconnect electrical acces-

sories, if any, connected to

the second on-board socket


• Plug in the charger


L Note:

The motorcycle's on-board

electronics know when the bat-

tery is fully charged. In this

case, the on-board socket is

de-energised. If you are unable

to charge the battery through

the power socket, you may be

using a charger that is not com-

patible with your motorcycle's

electronics. If this happens, dis-

connect the battery from the

on-board systems and connect

the charger directly to the

battery.

e Attention:

Remember that you must dis-

connect the battery from the

on-board systems if you want to

connect your charger directly to

the battery terminals.

Battery maintenance instructions

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Charging the battery when disconnected• Charge the battery, using a

suitable charger

• Once the battery is fully

charged, disconnect the

charger's crocodile clips from

the battery terminals

– If the battery is in storage for

an extended period of time,

recharge it at regular intervals

of approx. 4 months.

– Always fully recharge the bat-

tery before restoring it to use

In case of doubt ask a specialist

workshop, preferably an


dealer, to prepare the vehicle

for laying up and to undertake

the necessary battery mainte-

nance and storage

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Removing the battery

d Warning:

Before disconnecting the bat-

tery, switch off the ignition.

Turn the ignition switch to

position 1, and check that

the steering lock is engaged.

To avoid short-circuits:

• First disconnect the negative

battery lead (—),

• then disconnect the positive

lead (+).




• Remove the front and rear

seats (b 46)

• Disconnect negative battery

lead 1

• Open protective cap for the

battery's positive terminal 3

• Disconnect positive battery

lead 4

• Remove securing screw 2

from retaining strap 5

• Disengage retaining strap 5 at

bottom and remove, see

detail

• Lift out the battery

Installing battery

1

4

3

2

5

5

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Installing the batteryInstallation of the battery is

the reverse of the removal

procedure.

d Warning:

Before connecting the bat-

tery, make sure the ignition is

switched off.

Turn the ignition switch to

position 1, and check that

the steering lock is engaged.

To avoid short-circuits:

• Connect the positive battery

lead (+) 3 first

• Close protective cap 2 for

the positive battery post

– Never install the battery

without the protective cap

• Connect negative battery

lead (—) 1

• Tighten the battery-terminal

clamps


• Fully open the throttle once or

twice

– The engine's control unit

registers the throttle-valve

positions

L Note:

Remember to reset the clock

after reconnecting the battery.

Installing battery

3

2

1

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Washing the motorcycle

Removing road salt

Cleaning the windscreen

Cleaning/care

Touching up minor damage

Care of exhaust silencer

Cleaning/care

Laying up

Restoring to use

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e Attention:

Do not use aggressive or pene-

trating cleaning agents or sol-

vents, as they would cause

damage to rubber and plastic

parts.

Use only solvent-free cleaning

agents to clean the seat.

Do not use a steam jet or high-

pressure cleaning equipment.

High water pressure can dam-

age seals, the hydraulic brake

system or the complete electri-

cal system.

L Note:

Regular cleaning, using the cor-

rect methods, is an important

factor in maintaining the value

of your motorcycle.

It also ensures that safety-rele-

vant parts remain in full working

order.

Cleaning/care

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Washing the motorcycle

d Warning:

After cleaning and before

starting a journey, always test

the brakes.




• Apply a mild cleaning agent to

the wheels, engine block,

gearbox and swinging arm, in

accordance with the manu-

facturer's instructions

• Thoroughly dry all wet

surfaces

• Do not use solvents or clean-

ing agents to clean the instru-

ment panel, switches and

windscreen – take care not to

scratch the windscreen

• Remove tar splashes only

with an approved product –

rinse thoroughly with water

afterwards.

• Clean flies and other insects

off the fork stanchions

• Treat painted and chrome-

plated surfaces regularly with

the approved care products

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Removing road salt• Wash the motorcycle down

immediately with cold water at

the end of the journey.

L Note:

Do not use warm water

– this aggravates the effect of

the salt.

• Thoroughly dry the

motorcycle

• Apply a wax-based corrosion-

proofing product to chrome-

plated parts

• Coat/polish fairing elements

after cleaning and drying with

a recommended wax

Cleaning the windscreen

e Attention:

Do not use cleaning agents.

Fuel or chemical solvents at-

tack the windscreen material.

• Remove dirt and dead insects

with a soft sponge and plenty

of water

L Note:

Soften stubborn dirt or insects

by soaking with a wet kitchen

tissue.

Cleaning/care

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Touching up minor damage

e Attention:

Comply with the manufacturer’s

working instructions and safety

precautions.

• Minor damage caused by

stones striking the painted

surface can be touched up

with a BMW touch-up pencil

of the correct colour

L Note:

Have severe damage repaired

by a specialist workshop, pref-

erably your authorised BMW

motorcycle dealer.

Care of exhaust silencer• Changes in the appearance of

the silencers during operation

or as a result of environmental

influences can be treated with

a polish available from your


dealer.

Cleaning/care

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Laying up• Clean the motorcycle

(b 153)

• Remove the battery

(b 149-150)

• Spray the brake and clutch

lever pivots and the main and

side stand pivots with a suita-

ble lubricant

• Coat bright metal/chrome-

plated parts with an acid-free

grease (e.g. Vaseline)

• Place the motorcycle on its

main stand in a dry room

• Support the motorcycle under

the engine so that the wheels

are not taking any weight

L Note:

Before laying the vehicle up out

of use have the engine oil and

the oil filter element changed by

a specialist workshop, prefera-

bly your authorised BMW

motorcycle dealer.

It is always a good idea to com-

bine the preparations for a lay-

up and the post lay-up work

with a Service check or Inspec-

tion and have the work done by

a specialist workshop, prefera-

bly your authorised BMW mo-

torcycle dealer.

Laying up

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Restoring to use• If necessary, remove protec-

tive wax coating

• Clean the motorcycle (b 153)

• Install a charged battery

(b 149-150)

• Perform all safety checks

(b 60)

• Check the brakes

(b 80-88), (b 113-116) and

(b 130-131)

• Check/correct tyre pressures

(b 53)

Restoring to use

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Engine

Power train

Frame and suspension

Fuel and lubricants

Electrical system

Dimensions and weights

Performance data

Tightening torques

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R 1200 GS

Type Two-cylinder, four-stroke EVO

opposed-twin engine

Displacement 1,170 cc

Max. output to DIN 70 020

74 kW

- at engine speed 7,000 rpm

Max. torque 115 Nm

- at engine speed 5,500 rpm

Permissible engine

speeds

Engine speed, maximum 7,800 rpm

Idle speed 1,150±50 rpm

Bore/stroke 101/73 mm

Compression ratio 11.0 : 1

Fuel consumption to ISO 7118

constant 90 km/h 4.3 l/100 km

constant 120 km/h 5.5 l/100 km

Maximum oil

consumption 1 l/1,000 km

Engine

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Clutch Single-plate dry clutch

Clutch plate dia. 180 mm

Gearbox 6-speed with claw shift and integral

torsional vibration damper

Gear ratios 1st gear = 4.15

2nd gear = 2.89

3rd gear = 2.30

4th gear = 1.88

5th gear = 1.65

6th gear = 1.47

Transmission from gear-

box to rear wheel drive

Universal shaft with integrated

torsional damper

Rear wheel drive Bevel gears

Final drive ratio 1 : 2.82

Power train

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R 1200 GS

Frame Three-part frame concept with

load-bearing engine. Tubular steel

front and rear frames.

Location of type plate Behind left side cover

Location of vehicle identifi-

cation number (VIN)

On front frame at right

Front brake Two floating brake discs with

4-piston fixed calipers

Sintered metal brake-pad linings

Rear brake One fixed brake disc with 2-piston

floating caliper

Organic brake-pad linings


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Wheel location

Front BMW Telelever

Rear BMW EVO Paralever swinging arm

Steering lock angle 2 x 42°


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R 1200 GS

Front suspension system Central spring strut with twin-tube

shock absorber, spring preload

adjustable in nine stages

Spring travel (bump) 122 mm

Spring travel (rebound) 68 mm

Total suspension travel 190 mm

Fixed tube diameter 41 mm

Front wheel castor in

normal-load position 110 mm

Rear suspension system Central spring strut with single-

tube shock absorber with progres-

sive damping. Spring preload and

rebound damping steplessly

variable

Spring travel (bump) 135 mm

Spring travel (rebound) 65 mm

Total suspension travel

(at wheel) 200 mm

Swinging arm length 535 mm


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Wheels and tyres

L Note:

You can obtain detailed information

on approved tyre sizes and makes

from your authorised BMW motor-

cycle dealer or by visiting


maintenance” on the Internet

Front wheel Angled rim shoulder and double

tyre retaining hump

Rim size 2.50 x 19"

Tyre size 110/80-19

Rear wheel Angled rim shoulder and double

tyre retaining hump

Rim size 4.00 x 17"

Tyre size 150/70-17


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Tyre pressures (with tyres cold)

One-up Front 2.20 bar

Rear 2.50 bar

Two-up Front 2.50 bar

Rear 2.90 bar

Two-up and luggage

Front 2.50 bar

Rear 2.90 bar

Recommended minimum tyre tread depth

Comply with local legal requirements concerning minimum tread

depth.

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Handling and grip can be

impaired even before the tyres

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Engine oil

Brand-name HD oil of API classification SF, SG or SH; CD

or CE amendments are permissible; or brand-name HD oil

of CCMC classification G4 or G5;

amendment PD2 is permissible.

The viscosity class depends on outside temperatures.

Temperatures above or below the limits quoted for the individ-

ual SAE classifications are permitted for brief periods only.

All engine oils supplied by BMW are subject to regular BMW

quality assurance checks.

BMW does not approve the use of any upper-cylinder lubricants

or similar oil additives.

Engine oil capacity

With filter change 3.95 l

SAE 40

SAE 10 W-X Special Oils (X≥40)SAE 10 W-30

SAE 20SAE 30

SAE 20 W-50SAE 15 W-50SAE 15 W-40

SAE 10 W-40

–30 –20 –10 0 10 30 °C

0 20 40 60 °F–20

SAE 5 W-X Special Oils (X≥40)

20

80

Fuel and lubricants

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Gear oils

Gearbox Castrol SAF XO

Capacity approx. 0.8 l

(to bottom edge of filler neck)

Fuel grade Super (premium) unleaded fuel to

DIN 51 607 standard, minimum

octane number 95 (RON)

Fuel tank capacity

(usable)

20 l

including approx. 4 l reserve

Brake fluid DOT 4

We recommend BMW brake fluids

e Attention:

Use only new brake fluid to DOT 4

specification.

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Oil in the fork legs and the rear

wheel drive:

Lifetime filling

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Battery 12 V 14 Ah, maintenance-free

Low temperature test current 100 A

Spark plugs

Approved types

Primary spark plug

Secondary spark plug

BOSCH YR5LDE

BOSCH YR5LDE

Electrode gap 0.8 mm

Wear limit 1.0 mm

Fuses All circuits are electronically pro-

tected, so plug-in fuses are no longer

necessary.

If an electronic fuse trips and de-ener-

gises a circuit, the circuit is active as

soon as the ignition is switched on

after the fault has been rectified.

Headlights Twin halogen headlights

Bulbs

High-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W

Low-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W

Parking light DIN 72 601 12 V 5 W

Standard designation T 8/4

Brake light/tail light DIN 72 601 12 V 21/5 W

Standard designation P 25-2

Flashing turn indicators DIN 72 601 12 V 10 W

Standard designation P 25-1

Power socket 12 V 5 A for connecting GPS,

Roadbook, Tripmaster etc.

Electrical system

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Maximum length 2,210 mm

Maximum width

(without mirrors) 915 mm

Maximum height

(without rider) 1,430 mm

Seat height 840/860 mm

Wheelbase

- in normal-load position 1,520 mm

Ground clearance

- in normal-load position 187 mm

DIN unladen weight 225 kg

Dry weight

(to EU specification) 211 kg

Permitted gross weight 425 kg

Maximum payload 200 kg

Permissible wheel loads

Front 170 kg

Rear 280 kg

Dimensions and weights

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Top speed more than 200 km/h

Ride-past noise level

to EU specification 79 dB (A)

Stationary noise level

to EU specification 87 dB (A) at 3,500 rpm

Acceleration

0-100 km/h 3.4 s

Performance data

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Front wheel

Brake caliper

screws 30 Nm

Quick-release

axle 50 Nm

Axle clamping

screw 19 Nm

Rear wheel

Wheel studs 60 Nm

Spark plugs

Primary spark plug Engine cold 22.5 Nm

Secondary spark plug Engine cold 22.5 Nm

Battery

Battery-terminal

clamps 3.5 Nm

Luggage rack

Luggage rack to

rear frame 10 Nm

Tightening torques

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to be performed after a certain

time, others depend on the

distance covered by the

motorcycle.

BMW running-in check

The BMW running-in check has

to be performed when the mo-

torcycle has covered between

500 km and 1,200 km

BMW Annual Inspection

Some maintenance tasks have

to be carried out at least once a

year.

Other tasks depend on the

distance the motorcycle has

covered.

BMW Service

After the first 10,000 km

(and every further 20,000 km

(30,000 km, 50,000 km,

70,000 km…) if covered within a

year

BMW Inspection

After the first 20,000 km and

every further 20,000 km (40,000

km, 60,000 km, 80,000 km…) if

covered within a year

Maintenance schedulesIf you like, you can view the cur-

rent maintenance schedule for

your motorcycle on the Internet

and download the file from


maintenance”.

L Note:

Every BMW motorcycle dealer

has a fixed scale of charges

based on work times and care-

fully calculated hourly rates.

Fuel, lubricants and similar sub-

stances, filters, gaskets, etc.

are charged separately.

Maintenance work

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Carried out in accordance with

manufacturer’s instructions

Odometer

reading

Brake fluid changed:

Without BMW Integral ABS

With BMW Integral ABS

Wheel circuit

Control circuit

Date, stamp, signature

BMW Pre-delivery Check



Odometer

reading


Confirmation of maintenance work

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BMW Service

BMW Inspection



Odometer

reading




Wheel circuit

Control circuit


BMW Service


BMW Service

BMW Inspection



Odometer

reading




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Control circuit


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BMW Inspection



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Wheel circuit

Control circuit


BMW Service


BMW Service

BMW Inspection



Odometer

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Control circuit


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BMW Service

BMW Inspection



Odometer

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Wheel circuit

Control circuit


BMW Service


BMW Service

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Control circuit


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This list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and re-

pair work, of the installation of optional accessories, and also to

confirm that special campaign work has been carried out.

Record of all work carried out in workshop

Work performed km/miles Date

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Work performed km/miles Date

Confirmation of service

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Now it’s your turn• Regular care is important,

with all functions checked

before the journey starts.

• Use only genuine BMW

accessories. These satisfy all

safety requirements and are

precisely matched to your

BMW motorcycle.

• Have your motorcycle serv-

iced only by the trained,

expert personnel at your local


dealer.

• Do not under any circum-

stances install unapproved

accessories. This can repre-

sent a safety hazard, invali-

date the motorcycle's general

operating permit or cause you

to lose your insurance cover.

• Technical modifications

should always be entrusted to

your authorised BMW motor-

cycle dealer.

L Note:

Your local authorised BMW

motorcycle dealer can supply

you with useful items to add to

your motorcycle's toolkit and

accompany the maintenance

instructions.

– BMW Repair Manual

It's good to know you've

thought of everything, isn't it?

Our aim is to make your journey saferWe want you to reach all your

destinations safely – and we

want you to enjoy riding your

BMW as a constant source

of relaxed pleasure and

satisfaction.

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601 Head rechts 12pt

Gepäcksystem 94

37259

601 Head links 12pt

Gepäcksystem 97

AAbblendschalter 14

Abgase 56

ABS Anti Blockier System 82

ABSSA Warnleuchten 23, 24

Achsklemmschraube 121

Achtung 2

Aktualität 5

Anfahrtest 85

Anlaßdruckschalter 15

Anti-Blockier-System

Abschaltung 86

Anzeigenfeld 19

Anzeigenfeld für Bordcomputer (b 31, 32)

19

Anziehdrehmomente

Bremssattel 174

Vorderrad 174

A - B

AAbout this Rider's Manual, 2

ABS anti-lock brake system, 84

ABS warning lights, 24, 25

Adjusting mirror arms, 49

Adjusting mirrors, 49

Adjusting seat, 47

Adjusting shock absorber, 52

Adjusting spring preload, front

wheel, 50

Adjusting the windscreen, 39, 41

Air filter, 140, 141, 142

Ambient temperature

below 0 °C, 67

Annual Inspection, notes, 173

Anti-lock braking system

deactivating, 88

Attention, 2

Axle clamping screw, 122

BBattery

charging, 146

charging when connected, 146

charging when

disconnected, 148

installing, 150

removing, 149

technical data, 169

warranty, 146

Battery adapter point, 144

Battery charge current, 19

Battery maintenance

instructions, 146, 147, 148

BMW Inspection, 173

BMW Integral ABS, 58

BMW Motorrad Service Card, 105

Bore/stroke, 160

Brake booster, 84

Brake fluid level

checking

front brake, 115

Brake lever movement to limit of

travel, 81

Brake pads, 130

rear-wheel brake, 131

Brake system, 116

Brake fluid level, 115

Brake system -

general, 81, 113, 114

Brake system - with BMW Integral

ABS, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88

Brake system, checking, 113

Brake-fluid level

checking

rear brake, 116

Brakes

brake fluid, 168

minimum pad thickness, 130

pad wear indicator, 130

technical data, 162

Braking-force distribution, 84

Bulb failure, 19

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Bulbs

changing

flashing turn indicators, 139

parking light, 138

information, 132

technical data, 169

Bulbs, changing

flashing turn indicators, 139

notes, 132

CCapacity

gearbox, 168

Catalytic converter, 59

safety instructions, 59

Changing case volume, 96

Changing parking light bulb, 138

Changing turn-indicator

bulbs, 139

Checking brake pads, 114

Checking lights, 43

Checking oil level, 111

Checking tyre pressures, 53

Checking wheel rims, 118

Checking wheel spokes, 118

Checklist, 61

Cleaning the windscreen, 154

Cleaning /care, 152,

153, 154, 155

general instructions, 152, 154

paint damage, 155

removing road salt, 154

washing, 153

Clock, 19, 20

Closing the system case, 96

Clutch, 161

fluid level, 117

Clutch lever, 40

Clutch lever, adjusting, 40

Cockpit, 16

general view, 16

Compression ratio, 160

Concluding thoughts, 183

Confirmation of maintenance

work, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178,

179, 180

Confirmation of service, 181, 182

Control unit, electronic engine

management system, 108

Correct loading, 54, 55

Currency, 5

Custom equipment, 4

DDescending mountain passes, 80

Digital engine electronics, 58

Dimensions, 170

Direction-of-rotation arrow, 123

Dirt or mud on brakes, 81

Displacement, 160

Display panel, 19

Display panel for on-board

computer, 19

Drag coefficient, 171

EElectrical accessories, 93

Electrical system, 169

Electronic immobiliser (EWS), 30

Electronic immobiliser active, 19

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Emergency off (kill) switch for

ignition, 15

Engine oil, 111, 112

capacity, 167

consumption, 160

oil filler neck, 12, 112

technical data, 167

viscosity, 167

Engine speed limit, 160

Engine speed, maximum, 160

Engine temperature, 20

Engine, type, 160

Exhaust emissions, 58

Exhaust system, care

products, 155

FFault in electronic engine

management system, 19

Filling capacity

engine, 167

First time out, 62

Flashing turn indicators, telltale

lights, 18

For your own safety, 5

Frame, 162

Front brake

Checking brake fluid level, 115

Front brake,

brake-fluid reservoir, 13

Front seat, adjusting, 47

Front suspension, 50

Front wheel

technical data, 165

Front-wheel stand, 120

Fuel, 78

consumption, 160

grade, 168

refuelling, 78

Fuel and lubricants, 167, 168

Fuel filler cap, 13, 78

Fuel gauge, 79

Fuel level, 19, 20

Fuel tank capacity, 79

Function indicators, 20

Fuses, 169

GGear

ratios, 161

Gear indicator, 19, 20

Gearbox

capacity, 168

oil capacity, 168

oil grades, 168

technical data, 161

General view,

left side, 12

right side, 13

Gross weight, 55, 170

Ground clearance, 170

HHandlebar fitting,

left, 14

right, 15

Handlebar levers,

clutch lever, 40

handbrake lever, 41

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Handling your motorcycle

safely, 62

Hazard warning flashers, 32

Headlight beam throw

adjustment, 43, 44

Headlight setting

with motorcycle heavily

loaded, 45

Headlight setting RHD/LHD

traffic, 44, 45

Heated handlebar grips, 15, 37

High-beam/low-beam headlight

switch, 14

Horn push, 14

Hours reading, 38

IIdle speed, 160

Ignition switch and steering

lock, 16, 28

In-key security, 30

Inspection (running-in check),

notes, 173

Inspection 1,000 km, 173

Installing seat, 48

Installing system case, 97

Installing the front wheel, 123, 125

Installing the rear wheel, 128

Instruments, cockpit, 16

JJump starting, 143, 144, 145

KKey positions, 29

Keys, 28

Kill switch, 36

Knob

for spring preload, 51

LLaying up the motorcycle, 156

Left handlebar fitting, 14

Length codes, 128

LHD traffic

headlight adjustment, 44, 45

Loading, 54

Low-beam switch, 14

Lube-oil system, 112

Luggage carrier, 100

Luggage system, 96-101

MMain stand, 76, 77

Maintenance schedules, 173

Maintenance work, 173

Marking ring

sight glass, 112

Massive-bar tyres, 119

Minimum permissible tread

depth, 119

Minutes reading, 38

Misfiring, 59

NNeutral, 66

Neutral, selecting, 66

Note, 2

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OOff-road riding, 72, 73

Oil and grease on brakes, 81

Oil capacity

engine, 167

gearbox, 168

Oil filler neck, 12, 112

Oil level

check, 112

Oil level check, 111

Oil pressure, 19, 112

Oil temperature, 19

Open the system case, 95

Operating electrical

accessories, 93

Optional accessories, 3

Optional extras, 3

Overloading, 54

PParalever, 163

Partially integral brakes, 84

Performance data, 171

Pivot lever, 45

Place the motorcycle on its main

stand, 76

Placing motorcycle on side

stand, 74

Plastics, cleaning, 152

Power output, 160

Power socket, 12, 93

Power socket 12 V

cable routing, 94

Predrive check, 64

Pull-away test, 87

QQuantity of oil, 111

Quick-release axle, 122

RRear shock absorber,

adjusting, 52

Rear wheel

technical data, 165

Rear wheel drive

technical data, 161

Rear-wheel brake

brake pads, 131

Rear-wheel brake,

brake-fluid reservoir, 13

Refuelling, 78

Reliable operation, 104

Removing and installing

battery, 149, 150

Removing luggage rack, 101

Removing motorcycle from main

stand, 77

Removing motorcycle from side

stand, 75

Removing rear wheel, 126

Removing road salt, 154

Removing system case, 99

Removing the front wheel, 120

Removing the seat, 46

Replacing air filter element, 140

Resetting the tripmeter, 35

Residual braking function, 85

Residual range, 34

Restoring to use, 157

Rev. counter, 16

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RHD traffic

headlight adjustment, 44, 45

Ride-past noise level, 171

Rider Information Display (RID)

position, 16

Riding, 79

Rims, 118, 165

Risk of fire, 59

Risk of overheating, 59, 67

Risk of poisoning, 58

Road tyres, 119

Running in new brake pads, 69

Running in new tyres, 69

SSafe motorcycling, 63

Safety check, 60

Safety information, 108

Safety instructions, 58, 132

catalytic converter, 59

Safety instructions,

braking, 80, 81

Salt damage, 154

Salt on brakes, 80

Screw the valve caps back on

tightly, 53

Seat, 48

Seat height, 170

Seat lock, 12, 46

Securing bulky luggage, 100

Self-diagnosis with pull-away

test, 86

Service Card, 105

Service worldwide, 105

Service, notes, 173

Setting the clock, 38

Shift lever, 56

Shifting gear, 79

Shock-absorber adjustment, 52

Side panel, 140

Side stand, 74, 75

Sight glass

engine oil, 112

Single seat, 48

Spacer bushing, 122

Spare/extra keys, 31

Spark plugs, 169

Speedometer, 16

Spokes, 118

Spring preload,

front wheel, 50

rear wheel, 51

Spring travel, 164

Starter pushbutton, 15

Starting, 67

Starting on gradients, 65

Steering lock angle, 163

Switch on the ignition, 65, 66

Switching off the hazard warning

flashers, 33

Switching off the parking light, 42

Switching on low-beam/high-

beam headlight, 42

Switching on the hazard warning

flashers, 32

Switching on the parking light, 42

Symbols and abbreviations, 2

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TTechnical data, as of page, 160

Technical modifications, 108

Technical specifications, 4

Telelever, 163

Telltale and warning lights, 18

ABS, 18

Telltale lights

Flashing turn indicator, left, 18

Flashing turn indicator, right, 18

High-beam headlight, 18

Neutral, 18

The right clothing, 6

Tightening torques, 172

front wheel, 172

front wheel brake caliper, 172

Top speed, 171

Torque, 160

Total distance covered, 34

Touching up minor damage, 155

Training means extra safety, 106

Tripmeter reading 1, 34

Tripmeter reading 2, 34

Troubleshooting, 109

Troubleshooting chart, 109, 110

Turn indicator bulbs, 139

Turn indicator cancel switch, 15

Turn indicator switch,

left, 14

right, 15

Type plate, 13, 162

Tyre tread, 119

Tyres, 165

approved sizes, 165

running in, 69

technical data, 165

tread depth, 119, 166

tyre pressures, 53, 166

UUnladen weight, 170

VValve caps, 53

WWarning, 2

Warning indicator,

battery charge current, 22

bulb failure, 22

electronic immobiliser, 23

engine, 21

oil pressure, 21

Warning indicators, 21

Warning light, general, 18

Warning lights

ABS, 18

general, 18

Weights, 170

Wet brakes, 80

Wheel loads, 55, 170

Wheel location, 163

Wheel studs, 127

length codes, 128

Wheelbase, 170

Wheels, 118, 119, 120, 123

not approved, 119

Wheels, technical data, 165

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Vehicle data

Model

Vehicle identification number

Colour code

First registration

Registration number

Dealership data

Person to contact in Service

Ms./Mr.

Phone number

Dealership address/phone (company stamp)

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You might need certain items of information when you stop to

refuel, so it is a good idea to write down the important data in

this chart.

Fuel

Designation Premium fuel

RON:Minimum 95

Engine oil

Grade

The difference between the

min. and max. marks is

equal to approximately

0.5 litre.

Tyre pressures Front Rear

One-up 2.20 bar 2.50 bar

Two-up 2.50 bar 2.90 bar

Two-up with luggage 2.50 bar 2.90 bar


BMW MotorradPrinted information

Order No.:01 41 7 690 58105.20042nd edition GB / RF The Ultimate

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About BMW Motorrad Integral ABS

How does ABS work?The maximum braking force it is possible to transfer to the carriageway depends, among other things, on the road surface's coefficient of friction. Gravel, ice and snow, and water on the road, have significantly poorer coeffi-cients of friction than a dry, clean asphalt road surface. The poorer the road's coeffi-cient of friction, the longer the braking distance.If the maximum braking force it is possible to apply to the road is exceeded when the rider increases brake pressure, the wheels will begin to lock and directional stability is lost; a fall threatens. Before this situation can arise, ABS intervenes and

adapts the braking pressure to the maximum braking force it is possible to transfer so that the wheels continue to turn and driving stability is main-tained whatever the prevailing road conditions.

What happens with bumps in the road?Corrugated road surfaces or bumps in the road can cause the tyres to temporarily lose contact with the road surface and hence the braking force it is possible to apply to drop to zero. If the brakes are applied in this situation, the ABS must reduce the braking pressure to ensure driving stability when contact with the road surface is restored. At this moment, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS

must assume extremely low coefficients of friction (gravel, ice, snow) so that the wheels turn in any conceivable situa-tion and thus the stability of the motorcycle is ensured. Once the actual circum-stances are detected, the system will set the brake pres-sure to the optimum value.

What do we observe during rider safety training?Braking in which ABS has to intervene has, by comparison with normal braking, a signifi-cantly higher demand for electricity which puts a heavy load on the battery. The battery is constantly being charged in normal riding so that it always has sufficient capacity available.

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If the motorcycle is not to be ridden for several weeks, a trickle charger, which can be obtained from your BMW Motorrad dealer, should be connected or the battery disconnected and then recharged before starting riding again. During rider safety training, an unusual number of ABS-controlled braking operations take place in rapid succession interspersed with periods of waiting and assessment in which the motorcycle is not being ridden. The battery is put under heavy load by the ABS control actions, but at the same time it is not being recharged as practically no riding is being done. In isolated cases, in this artificially created situation,

braking operations in which the brake lever is operated with maximum force and extreme speed, in combina-tion with declining on-board supply voltage, can bring the ABS up to its technical limits in which its control function is no longer fulfilled. Field observations carried out by BMW Motorrad indicate that a comparable situation has not arisen in traffic or even during training rides.The following notes must be observed during safety training:• check the warning and

indicator lamps before any braking exercise

• ride the motorcycle over sufficient distance to charge the battery after a maximum of five braking exercises

• switch off consumers such as seat and grip heating, radio, navigation system and accessories connected to the power sockets

• in pauses and discussions, switch off the ignition; if the engine is switched off with the emergency off switch, the lights and all electronic systems remain switched on and drain the battery

How can I achieve the shortest braking distance?Dynamic load distribution between the front and rear wheels changes under braking. The heavier the brakes are applied, the more load is transferred to the front brake. The greater the load on the wheel, the more braking force can be transferred.


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To achieve the shortest braking distance, it is neces-sary to apply the front brake gradually and with increasing force. This makes best use of the dynamic increase in load on the front wheel. At the same time, the clutch should be disengaged. In emergency braking as it is often taught, in which the brake pressure is generated as quickly as possible and with all possible force, the dynamic load distribution cannot follow the increasing deceleration and the braking force cannot be completely transferred to the road. The ABS has to intervene to ensure that the front wheel does not lock up; this reduces the brake pres-sure and the braking distance is extended.

What happens if ABS control fails?A fault in BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is indicated by a corresponding warning dis-play in the instrument cluster.If only ABS control fails, the Integral system and the brake servo action remain opera-tional. If these systems also fail, the residual brake function is applied. In this case, the forces to be applied to the brake levers will be signifi-cantly higher and the lever travel required will be longer. The residual brake function is a mechanical function and is always available in the event of the failure of the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, whatever the battery condi-tion. It meets all requirements of legislation around the world

on the design of brakes for motor vehicles and allows the rider to brake the motorcycle. The following notes must be observed for riding with the residual braking function:• set the brake lever to

maximum travel• always brake with both front

and rear brakes• where it is safe to do so, try

out the brakes so that you can learn the brakes' response characteristics

• be aware of the prevailing road conditions and adapt your braking force accordingly

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What is the role of regular maintenance?

Any technical system is only ever as good as its

maintenance.The service intervals specified must be kept to without fail to ensure that the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is in an optimum maintenance condition.

What is the design specification for BMW Motorrad Integral ABS?BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ensures stability of the motor-cycle on any surface within the bounds of physics. The system is not designed for special requirements such as those that arise under extreme conditions of competition off-road or on the racetrack.

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Applies to: Motorcycles with hand protectorsOA

Possibility of malfunction due to incorrectly posi-tioned hand protectorIf the hand protector is twisted out of position relative to the handlebar lever to the extent that the two come into contact, there is a possibility of the handlebar lever remaining continuously in the partly operated position. This is turn can cause problems with the clutch or brake function, depending on which lever is affected.Possible causes can be:– Crash or fall– Lack of due care when trans-

porting the motorcycle– Threaded fasteners working

loose

– Impermissible ergonomic set-tings (see Rider's Manual, "Adjusting clutch lever//han-dlebar lever" or, as applicable, "Adjusting brake lever/handle-bar lever").

• Before riding off, always check that there is nothing to impede the movement of the clutch lever and the handbrake lever.

Checking freedom of movement of handlebar levers

The movement of the handlebar levers is not impeded if– you can insert a finger into the

gap between the handlebar lever and the hand protector,

or– the handlebar lever is easily

pushed forward from its nor-mal released position.

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Aligning hand protector

• Push the handlebar lever fully forward. Turn the hand protec-tor until the tip of the handlebar lever touches the cross on the label.

• Have the settings and the threaded-fastener tightening torques checked by a special-ist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

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